CubeSat Market to Reach $491.3 Million Globally by 2027
The global CubeSat market garnered $210.1 million in 2019, and is expected to reach $491.3 million by 2027 with a CAGR of 15.1% from 2020 to 2027. Those are the findings of a new report from Allied Market Research.
The smaller in size and weight of CubeSats as compared to conventional satellites, rise in demand in commercial applications, and emergence of new application areas drive the growth of the global CubeSat market. However, limitations regarding payload accommodation and strict government regulations hinder the market growth. On the other hand, developments in technologies to improve capabilities and rise in demand for space data present new opportunities in the coming years.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many countries have lowered their budgets of space programs as the focus shifted on the pandemic response and recovery measures. The lockdowns across the nations forced CubeSat manufacturing facilities to close down or postpone openings. Still, despite the impact of Covid-19 on the sector, there has been increase in participation of private players to carry out operations moderately and several CubeSats were launched in 2020.
Based on application, the earth observation and traffic monitoring segment accounted for the largest share in 2019, contributing to around half of the global CubeSat market, and is expected to maintain its leadership status throughout the forecast period. This is due to its low cost and short development cycle. However, the science technology and education segment is estimated to manifest the highest CAGR of 16.0% from 2020 to 2027, owing to rise in investments by the government in research and scientific experiments.
Based on end user, the commercial segment contributed to the largest market share, accounting for more than half of the global CubeSat market in 2019, and will maintain its lead position during the forecast period. In addition, this segment is estimated to witness the fastest CAGR of 15.6% from 2020 to 2027. This is attributed to the increase in demand for obtaining high-resolution earth imaging and communication services.
Based on region, North America held the highest share in 2019, accounting for more than half of the global CubeSat market, and will maintain its dominance in terms of revenue by 2027. This is attributed to rise in utilization for defense missions and commercial exploration along with increase in investments in R&D, product development, and technological advancements. However, Asia-Pacific is projected to maintain the largest CAGR of 16.6% during the forecast period, owing to continuous investment in development and procurement of CubeSat to raise their presence in the space.
Leading market players in the CubeSat market include:
Planet Labs Inc.
GomSpace
AAC Clyde Space
Endurosat
Tyvak Nano-Satellite Systems, Inc.
Surrey Satellite Technology Limited
Innovative Solutions In Space B.V.
Space Inventor
Pumpkin Space Systems
CU Aerospace, L.L.C.
(Source: Allied Market Research news release. NASA video image from file)