Rocket Propulsion Market Growth Analysis | 2023-2028

Market Insights

The rocket propulsion market was estimated at USD 6 billion in 2022 and is likely to grow at a CAGR of 9.02% during 2023-2028 to reach USD 10.09 billion in 2028.

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What is rocket propulsion?

Rocket propulsion is reaction propulsion where the oxidizer and the fuel are carried along with the rocket engine. Rocket propulsions are often confused with jet propulsions but both have a crucial difference. Jet propulsion uses the atmospheric air in the form of an oxidizer while rocket propulsion uses nitric acid for the same.

Rocket propulsion can be in the form of solid, liquid, or even hybrid. It can be used in commercial as well as military aircraft. They are used in orbits and also recently in space tourism programs.

Market Dynamics

Growing employment of space launch services for satellites and testing probe applications are some of the most contributing factors that are underpinning the growth of the global rocket propulsion market.

In addition, the introduction of space tourism is expected to further bolster the demand for rocket propulsion in the subsequent times to come.

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Segment Analysis

By Type

Based on the type, the market is segmented as rocket motor and rocket engine. The rocket engine segment is estimated to register a higher growth in the coming five years. The growth of this segment can be attributed to the rising number of launch service providers across the globe, the drop in pricing for launches, and the increasing demand for reusable launch vehicles.

By Propulsion Type

Based on the propulsion type, the market is segmented as solid propulsion, liquid propulsion, and hybrid propulsion. The hybrid propulsion segment is expected to remain dominant during the forecast period, owing to the escalating demand for the transfer of heavy payloads to LEO, MEO, and GEO orbits.

By Orbit Type

Based on the orbit type, the market is segmented as low earth orbit (LEO), medium earth orbit (MEO), geostationary earth orbit (GEO), and beyond geosynchronous orbit (BGEO). The LEO segment is estimated to lead the market in the coming five years. Most of the space launch services are focused on LEO, which comprises human spacecraft, small satellites, cargo to ISS, and spacecraft engineered for space tourism programs.

By Launch Vehicle Type

Based on the launch vehicle type, the market is segmented as unmanned and manned.  The unmanned segment is expected to register a higher growth during the forecast period. Mounting deployment of small satellites for military and commercial applications and the substantial rise in investments by large space establishments for the improvement of launch vehicles are the prime factors serving as a catalyst for the growth of this segment.

By Component Type

Based on the component type, the market is segmented as motor casing, nozzle, igniter hardware, valve, turbo pump, combustion chamber, propellant, and others. The propellant segment is expected to depict the fastest growth during the forecast period, owing to the rising demand for competent and advanced thrust-generating propellants for launch vehicles. Relentless innovations in propellant compositions are anticipated to boost the growth of this segment.

By End-User Type

Based on the end-user type, the market is segmented as commercial and military & government. The military & government segment remained dominant in 2022 and it is estimated to lead the market during the forecast period. Rising defense disbursements by developed and emerging economies and the need to back up military operations and cyber operations with the employment of various types of satellites, such as remote sensing satellites, communication and surveillance satellites, and a host of others are expected to contribute to the growth of the global rocket propulsion market during the forecast period.

Regional Insights

In terms of regions, North America is expected to remain dominant in the rocket propulsion market in 2022. The region’s market is driven by the growing demand for space launch services for various payloads, such as satellites, human spacecraft, missions to ISS, and testing probes, which is expected to significantly contribute to the growth of the market in this region. The region is investing considerably in the advancement of space tourism and exploration and space probe missions, which is further fueling the growth of the rocket propulsion market. On the other hand, the rocket propulsion market in the Asia-Pacific region is estimated to have the highest growth in the coming five years, sustained by the rising investments in the space launch industry.

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Critical Questions Answered in the Report

• What are the key trends in the market?
• How the market (and its various sub-segments) has grown in the last five years and what would be the growth rate in the next five years?
• What is the impact of COVID-19 on the market?
• What are the key strategies adopted by the major vendors to lead in the market?
• What is the market share of the top vendors?

Market Segmentation

This report studies the market covering a period of 12 years of trend and forecast. The report provides detailed insights into the market dynamics to enable informed business decision-making and growth strategy formulation based on the opportunities present in the market.

The rocket propulsion market is segmented into the following categories.

By Type

• Rocket Motor
• Rocket Engine

By Propulsion Type

• Solid Propulsion
• Liquid Propulsion
• Hybrid Propulsion

By Orbit Type

• Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
• Medium Earth Orbit (MEO)
• Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO)
• Beyond Geosynchronous Orbit (BGEO)

By Launch Vehicle Type

• Unmanned
• Manned

By Component Type

• Motor Casing
• Nozzle
• Igniter Hardware
• Valve
• Turbo Pump
• Combustion Chamber
• Propellant
• Others

By End-User Type

• Commercial
• Military & Government

By Region

• North America (Country Analysis: the USA, Canada, and Mexico)
• Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, the UK, Russia, and Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: China, Japan, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific)
• Rest of the World (Sub-Region Analysis: Latin America, the Middle East, and Others)

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Key Players

Some of the major players in the market are-

• Antrix Corporation Limited
• Aerojet Rocketdyne
• Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
• NPO Energomash
• Orbital ATK
• Rocket Lab
• Safran S.A.
• Space Exploration Technologies Corp.
• Virgin Galactic

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