Reusable Launch Vehicle Market Forecasts to 2028 – Global Analysis By Type (Partially Reusable and Fully Reusable), Orbit Type (Low Earth Orbit (LEO), Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) and Other Orbit Types), Configuration, Vehicle Weight, Landing System, Application and By Geography
According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Reusable Launch Vehicle Market is accounted for $1.67 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach $4.03 billion by 2028 growing at a CAGR of 15.81% during the forecast period. A reusable launch vehicle (RLV) is a technology for launching satellites into orbit that enables partial or complete stage recovery following satellite delivery. An RLV's main goal is to reduce the satellite's associated launch costs by effectively recovering worn-out essential systems and components. It is designed to return to earth completely unharmed, or it has vehicle stages that a launch operator may be retrieved and employed in the future to run an essentially comparable launch vehicle.
According to the China National Space Administration, China-based iSpace company China has gradually increased its investments towards developing advanced technology for reusable launch vehicles and plans to launch approximately 100 satellites by 2025.
Market Dynamics:Driver: Growing space exploration programs
Programmes for space exploration have received a lot of interest. By demonstrating their space capabilities, several big economies are gaining market dominance. Global relationships amongst space institutes for integrating technology and funding are developing. Government investment and a surge in space exploration missions are fueling the market's expansion.
Restraint:Rising international conflicts
The results of a war in space would be catastrophic. The capacity to fire missiles that can capture and destroy satellites has been shown by the US, Russia, and China. More probes and satellites are launched; more outdated equipment is placed in orbit. Due to the escalating space warfare, the space agency partners have responded adversely, which is also impeding the market expansion.
Opportunity:Technological advancements
The market for reusable launch vehicles is seeing a significant increase in the major trend of technology progress. To maintain their place in the market, major firms that deal with reusable launch vehicles are creating technologically advanced reusable launch vehicles. These developments aim to develop the fundamental technology for a completely reusable launch vehicle, which make space travel more affordable and therefore fuelling the market demand.
Threat:Huge costs required to develop technology
Reusable rockets are made with the use of innovative technologies and contemporary, strong-yet-lightweight materials like titanium or aluminum. It is a costly affair as the name suggests, can be reused. The hefty expenses of developing a carrier rocket prevent new manufacturers from entering the market. The market is constrained by the costs used for current hardware and advanced technologies.
Covid-19 Impact
The market was significantly impacted by the COVID-19 epidemic. A number of rocket launches have been postponed for 2021 and 2022. Small and medium-sized businesses have been badly impacted by supply chain and financial market disruptions. The production system for satellites and launch vehicles is being redesigned by large corporations like SpaceX, ISRO, and other space agencies.
The defense segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period
The defense segment is estimated to have a lucrative growth in the forecast period. The RLV can be utilized as an autonomous air transport system for the delivery of materials in the defense industry. It is the unanimous solution to achieve low cost, reliable and on-demand space access. The RLV was released autonomously following conditions that included position, velocity, altitude and body rates which are propelling the segment’s growth.
The low earth orbit (LEO) segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period
The low earth orbit (LEO) segment is anticipated to witness the fastest CAGR growth during the forecast period, due to raising deployment of small satellites. It is the orbit that satellites most frequently utilize for photography since being close to the surface enables it to capture photos with a greater resolution. They are frequently utilized for espionage, communications, and other imaging applications, all of which are accelerating the market expansion.
Region with largest share:Asia Pacific is projected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period owing to the expanding space industry. The market is seeing growth as a result of a growing economy and a notable increase in space missions from South Korea, China, India and other countries. Several economies in this region are investing in improving their space-related activities. Constantly developing satellite systems, space development initiatives and transportation programs in this region are fuelling the market demand.
Region with highest CAGR:North America is projected to have the highest CAGR over the forecast period. The rise in the number of various space missions and the government's financing allotment for space exploration activities are the root reasons of the growing market share. Furthermore, the existence of significant companies in the region supports the industry. Increased innovation, reduced launch costs and the development of automation technologies are thereby driving the market share.
Key players in the marketSome of the key players profiled in the Reusable Launch Vehicle Market include ISRO, Blue Origin, LinkSpace Aerospace Technology, Group, European Space Agency, ArianeGroup, Galactic Energy, China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology, Beijing Interstellar Glory Space Technology Co, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), NPO-Energia, Orbex, Rocket Lab USA, Inc., PLD Space, Relativity Space, SpaceX, United Launch Alliance, LLC and State Space Corporation ROSCOSMOS.
Key Developments:In April 2023, The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully conducted the reusable launch vehicle (RLV) autonomous landing mission. The space agency used a scaled down version of the RLV technology demonstrator (RLV-TD).
In October 2020, Blue Origin is set to launch its mission New Shepard reusable sub-orbital rocket — a record-setting sixth flight. It includes a system design to test elements of NASA’s Deorbit, Descent and Landing Sensor technology that will be able to intelligently identify and avoid potential hazards on target landing zones.
Types Covered:
• Partially Reusable
• Fully Reusable
Orbit Types Covered:
• Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
• Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO)
• Other Orbit Types
Configurations Covered:
• Single Stage
• Multi Stage
Vehicle Weights Covered:
• Up to 4000 lbs
• 4000 to 9000 lbs
• Over 9000 lbs
Landing Systems Covered:
• Horizontal
• Braking
• Vertical
• Other Landing Systems
Applications Covered:
• Commercial
• Defense
Regions Covered:
• North America
US
Canada
Mexico
• Europe
Germany
UK
Italy
France
Spain
Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
Japan
China
India
Australia
New Zealand
South Korea
Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Qatar
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa
What our report offers:- Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
- Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
- Covers Market data for the years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2025, and 2028
- Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
- Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
- Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
- Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
- Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements