On-orbit Satellite Servicing Market
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The global on-orbit satellite servicing market was valued at USD 2.7 billion in and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of over 11.6% from 2025 to 2034.
The space economy's potential is expanding as satellite constellations grow and space traffic increases, boosting the On-orbit Satellite Servicing (OOS) market. Numerous companies are servicing Broadband, IoT, and Communication needs, resulting in the deployment of thousands of satellites and leading to enhanced satellite density in Low Earth Orbit. The more satellites are utilized, the more these services are in demand because of the cost of replacement. Furthermore, more traffic increases the chance of satellite collisions and debris formation, which escalates the demand for measures geared towards debris removal and maintenance. All these factors foster the growth in the market.
Report Attribute | Details |
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Base Year: | 2024 |
On-orbit Satellite Servicing Market Size in 2024: | USD 2.7 Billion |
Forecast Period: | 2025 - 2034 |
Forecast Period 2023 - 2032 CAGR: | 11.6 |
2023 Value Projection: | USD 8 Billion |
Historical Data for: | 2021 - 2024 |
No of Pages: | 170 |
Tables, Charts & Figures: | 230 |
Segments Covered: | Service, orbit type, satellite type, end use |
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On-orbit servicing aims at increasing the operational life of satellites by adding services like repair and upgrade. In this way new satellite launch costs can be significantly pushed back or even completely avoided. Moreover, On-orbit servicing becomes cost-effective and administrative overheads are lowered because the life cycles of Satellite are increased. The US Department of Defense (DOD) understands the strategic importance of satellite repairing technology and funds its research and development. The DOD anticipates the publication of extensive strategy in 2024 focused on the integration of satellite operations with orbital services illustrating the potential growth of the on-orbit satellite servicing market as well as the need to operate in space in a cost efficient manner.
The emerging technologies in robotics and automation are propelling the concept of satellite servicing. Tools of various degrees of precision such as robotics and systems powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) have made it possible to accurately perform tasks such as repurposing and refueling satellites. This boosts the reliability and increase the market possibility for on-orbit servicing. The enhanced robotic abilities minimize the difficulty and danger of servicing tasks, leading to further penetration and implementation within the space sector.
The service of on-orbit satellites is becoming increasingly popular. Some of the parameters driving this growth are the increased deployment rate of constellation satellites, with a preference for LEO orbits. Major companies, like SpaceX and OneWeb, are deploying a significant number of small satellites for worldwide internet access coverage. This, in turn, increases the service required to improve and extend the life cycle of satellites in orbit. With the growth of satellite constellations, the tending of those constellations, in the form of satellite servicing like putting in fuel, repairing, and even upgrading the satellite's systems, will be in greater demand.
For example, the ESA launched the ClearSpace-1 mission with the intention of capturing and deorbiting space debris. On-orbit servicing will undoubtedly be required in the coming years, but this is just one of the many missions addressing the issue of space debris that needs to be completed.
The growing number of satellites increase the chance of satellite conflicts and therefore rises satellite debris across the space. This problem has attracted interest in the development of technologies, techniques, and strategies for Active Debris Removal (ADR) and 'Professional Space Cleanup'. For example, NASA has announced that it has met its goal of sophisticated robotic servicing of satellites in orbit with the successful Restore-L mission. This achievement of increased likelihood and decreased costs for servicing on-orbit satellites is critical for enabling more sophisticated tasks to be performed with a high degree of accuracy.
The servicing of satellites in orbit has not only fallen victim to regulatory challenges, expensive barriers to entry for servicing enterprises but has also led to the disassociation of servicing enterprises. To add on, the technical aspects of servicing satellites in space prove to be a different ordeal in itself. Nonetheless, there is plenty of opportunity in the emerging needs for longer-lasting satellites, advancing technologies, and greater willingness to prevent space debris. Private-public partnerships can promote the engineering ingenuity needed for satellite servicing to become a functional and critical component of future satellite operations.
Based on orbit type, the market is segmented into Low Earth Orbit (LEO), Medium Earth Orbit (MEO), and Geostationary Orbit (GEO). In 2024, the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) segment accounted for the largest market share with over 82.8% share.
Based on end user, the on-orbit satellite servicing market is divided into government and military, commercial operators. The government and military segment were the fastest growing segment with a CAGR of 12.6%.
North America on-orbit satellite servicing market is expected to reach over USD 3.5 billion by 2034. The United States of America leads the charge in this sector because of considerably high investment in space technology and the presence of major companies such as Northrop Grumman and SpaceX. In addition, new opportunities in this market are being generated due to efforts such as NASA’s Artemis program which fosters the formation of new partnerships. Besides, the growing need for satellite telecommunication, Earth monitoring, and even for national defense is adding to this market growth. In doing so, they reinforce their standing as a leader in the new frontier of satellite on-orbit servicing, where best practices for space sustainability must also be at the forefront.
Alongside the global development of satellite infrastructure and space exploration goals, China has made significant advancements in the on-orbit satellite servicing industry. In parallel, there are other visually appealing initiatives that the China National Space Administration (CNSA) is progressing, such as satellite servicing and debris removal technologies. Additionally, similar to the rest of the world, China demonstrates growing interest in the automation of space robotics and servicing. These developments are positive indicators of efforts toward satellite constellation maintenance, renewal activities, and other related advancements.
Germany is robustly positioned in the EU on-orbit satellite servicing market, with DLR German Aerospace Center as one of the major participant institutions. Germany is also active in space debris removal and satellite servicing technologies as part of more sustainable space operations. There is European Space Agency collaboration with other member countries and private industries towards the development of robotic satellite servicing systems and mission extensions that support Germany's growing constellation and space missions.
Japan is advancing in market because of JAXA and several private corporations. The developmental works done by JAXA in rendezvous and docking systems and other satellite servicing technologies indicate that Japan is improving satellite operations. The focus is also on space debris mitigation, innovative servicing solutions, and the acquisition of more satellites to increase access to space and contribute to space sustainability.
With Korea Aerospace Research Institute’s (KARI) strong involvement in the development of space technology and satellite servicing, South Korea on-orbit satellite servicing market is rapidly investing in infrastructure necessary for satellite on-orbit servicing. They have also pioneered the creation of satellite de-orbiting technologies. The focus of South Korea and Intersputnik on maintenance for satellites and international aid to achieve their national security goals is simultaneously enabling progress in the country in terms of developing solutions for operations in space and managing national resources in space responsibly.
To expand its space production capacities, Airbus SE is developing the robotic and modular servicing systems for the maintenance, refueling and life extension missions of satellites. Maxar Technologies is marketing robotic satellite servicing systems and satellite fueling systems to improve the lifecycle of satellites and reduce their replacement costs. Astroscale Holdings Inc. specializes in space debris removal and end-of-life servicing to enable sustainable space operations, offering debris mitigation and on-orbit satellite servicing technologies. These companies are driving technological advancements in the market.
Major players operating in the on-orbit satellite servicing industry are:
Market, By Service
Market, By Orbit Type
Market, By Satellite Type
Market, By End Use
The above information is provided for the following regions and countries:
Major players in the market include Airbus SE, Altius Space Machines, Inc., Astroscale Holdings Inc., Atomos Space, ClearSpace, Future Space Industries, High Earth Orbit Robotics, Hyoristic Innovations, Infinite Orbits, Lúnasa Ltd., Maxar Technologies, and Momentus, Inc.
The global market size for on-orbit satellite servicing was valued at USD 2.7 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 8 billion by 2034, driven by a CAGR of 11.6% during the forecast period, fueled by the expansion of satellite constellations and increasing space traffic.
In 2024, the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) segment held over 82.8% of the market share, driven by the rapid deployment of satellite constellations for broadband and Earth observation services.
The North America market is expected to surpass USD 3.5 billion by 2034, driven by robust investments in space technology and the presence of key players like Northrop Grumman and SpaceX.