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Space Last-Mile Delivery Market Size

Report ID: GMI12768
Published Date: Dec 2024
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Space Last-Mile Delivery Market Size

The global space last-mile delivery market was valued at USD 48 million in 2024 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 20.5% from 2025 to 2034.

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The market is growing as demand rises for precise satellite deployment and in-orbit logistics. The use of orbital transfer vehicles and propulsion systems helps place and reposition payloads efficiently, supporting satellite networks, space missions, and commercial ventures. Space commercialization and better reusable technologies are making these delivery solutions more affordable and accessible. For instance, in March 2024, Exotrail achieved its first in-space last-mile delivery. Using its Spaceva orbital transfer vehicle, the company successfully deployed an 8U satellite into orbit, marking a key advancement in space logistics operations.

Space Last-Mile Delivery Market Report Attributes
Report Attribute	Details
Base Year:	2024
Space Last-Mile Delivery Market Size in 2024:	USD 48 million
Forecast Period:	2025 to 2034
Forecast Period 2025 to 2034 CAGR:	20.5%
2034 Value Projection:	USD 306.1 million
Historical Data for:	2021 – 2024
No. of Pages:	220
Tables, Charts & Figures:	290
Segments covered:	Destination, delivery payload, delivery technology, end-user
Growth Drivers:	Growing number of satellite deployment Rise of commercial space ventures and the growing private sector involvement in space exploration Increasing ride-sharing and secondary payload launches Growing focus on sustainability and mitigating space debris Increasing governmental investments and space programs
Pitfalls & Challenges:	High development and operational costs Technological limitations and reliability

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The space last-mile delivery market is evolving through orbital transfer technologies, sustainable operations, and commercial applications. As more satellites and interplanetary missions enter space, companies need better ways to deliver payloads precisely and cost-effectively. Organizations are developing reusable transfer vehicles, self-operating systems, and better propulsion technologies to make missions more flexible and less expensive. Services like in-orbit refueling and space debris removal are making the market more sustainable and service-focused, helping space logistics grow worldwide.

Authors: Suraj Gujar, Partha Paul

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The global market size for space last-mile delivery was valued at USD 48 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 306.1 million by 2034, driven by a CAGR of 20.5% during the forecast period, fueled by rising demand for precise satellite deployment and in-orbit logistics.

Orbital destinations accounted for over 74% of the market share in 2024 and are expected to grow significantly, driven by the increasing deployment of satellite constellations for broadband internet, Earth observation, and communication.

The North America market is expected to surpass USD 118.5 million by 2034, driven by advanced space exploration capabilities and the growing deployment of satellite constellations in the United States.

Major players in the industry include AAC Clyde Space, Aliena, Astro Digital, D-Orbit, Exotrail, Impulse Space, Momentus Space, Orbit Fab, and Rocket Lab.