PUBLISHER: Prescient & Strategic Intelligence | PRODUCT CODE: 1484656
PUBLISHER: Prescient & Strategic Intelligence | PRODUCT CODE: 1484656
Key Highlights
The space tourism market was valued at USD 921.4 million in 2023, which will rise to USD 12,355.7 million, powering at a 45.0% compound annual growth rate, by 2030.
Experimental tourism is progressively becoming prevalent, which is boosting the expansion of this industry.
Space tourism provides a once-in-a-lifetime chance to discover the space and provide the experience of being an astronaut, which is something modern travelers are progressively searching for, without enduring the psychologically and physically challenging training of most national space agencies
A key reason driving the expansion of this industry is the wish to see Earth from space and become a part of a select group of people who have traveled beyond Earth, which wasn't possible in the past even for the super-rich.
The constant improvement of technology is the major trend being observed in this industry. The significant improvement in space technology over the years has improved the safety, accessibility, and viability of space travel.
The development of reusable spacecraft and rockets, established by businesses like SpaceX is an important breakthrough.
Reutilizing launch vehicles leads to a large reduction in space travel expenses, making commercial space tourism more financially possible.
Key Insights
North America was the largest contributor to the industry in 2023, with approximately 55% share.
This can be because the U.S. is home to the leading space exploration agency and many well-known aerospace businesses.
Most key private companies in this industry are headquartered on this continent, and they have been the leader in technological advancement.
APAC is likely to advance at the fastest compound annual growth rate, of 45.7%, in the years to come. China and India are investing largely in this sector for tourism purposes as well as to improve national interests.
The orbital category will advance at a faster compound annual growth rate, of 45.3%, in the years to come.
This will be because orbital tourism would offer a greater experience of space, by taking people to Earth's orbit by attaining a suitable escape velocity.
The sub-orbital category is likely to be the largest contributor to the industry in 2030, with approximately 70%.
As these spaceships will travel with a speed lower than that of an orbital one, it will be less complex, safer, and feasible.
The affordability of sub-orbital flights makes them more attractive for customers with a lower risk of safety.
The commercial category accounted for the largest share of the industry in 2023, of over 65%.
This can be ascribed to the strong competition between private space exploration businesses leading to technological improvements, improved accessibility, and cost reduction.
The government category is likely to grow at the higher compound annual growth rate, of 45.4%, during this decade. This can be mainly because governments have understood the possible economic advantages of the industry.
The key firms operating in this market are focusing on mergers, new product launches, collaboration, acquisitions, and partnerships.
They are also concentrating on increasing their reach to enhance their market position.