Dublin, Jan. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Space Based Fuel Management System Market Report 2026" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
The space-based fuel management system market has experienced significant growth, with its value expected to increase from $5.98 billion in 2025 to $6.43 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%. This growth is driven by increased satellite deployments, demand for complex fuel monitoring systems, and enhancements in spacecraft operation technologies. The market is anticipated to expand further, reaching $8.6 billion in 2030 at a CAGR of 7.5%, supported by advancements in orbital refueling, AI-driven fuel optimization, and large satellite constellations.
The increasing number of satellite launches is a key factor propelling the market. In January 2024, the Space Foundation reported a record high in global launch activities, emphasizing the rising demand for space-based fuel management systems amid these launches. This trend underscores the importance of optimizing fuel consumption and extending operational life spans for satellites.
Technological advancements are propelling the market, as companies adapt to maintain competitive edges. In March 2023, Lockheed Martin released Horizon and Compass software to enhance mission planning and minimize fuel consumption. Furthermore, strategic acquisitions like Thales Group's purchase of Cobham Aerospace Communications for $1.1 billion in April 2024 emphasize the industry's focus on incorporating advanced technologies for improved efficiency.
Major players in the market include The Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Airbus SE, and Thales Alenia Space SAS, among others. These companies are central to advancing the market's capabilities and ensuring efficiency in fuel management.
Regionally, Europe led the market in 2025, with significant developments also occurring across Asia-Pacific, North America, and other regions. The market is subject to influences from global trade changes and tariffs, particularly affecting production costs and delivery schedules due to dependencies on cross-border supply chains. However, these challenges are driving innovations in localization and alternative material development, enhancing the market's resilience against external pressures.
Report Scope
This report answers critical questions about the foremost and rapidly expanding space-based fuel management systems market. It delves into the relationship with broader economic patterns, demography, and similar markets while forecasting the formative forces, including technological disruptions and regulatory changes.
- The report encompasses market traits, size, growth, segmentation, competitive landscape, and more, providing a historic and forecast geographical overview.
- Examine market characteristics, key products, brand differentiation, innovation, and product developments.
- Supply chain analysis elucidates key resources, providing competitive insights at each supply chain level.
- Assessment of technology trends such as digital transformation, automation, sustainability, and AI-driven advancements for market leverage.
- Examine regulatory and investment frameworks, and the incentives shaping industry innovations.
- Analyze market size, consider influences like AI and automation, geopolitical tensions, tariffs, inflation, and interest rates.
- Evaluate the TAM analysis, compare it against current size for strategic growth insights.
- Market attractiveness scoring offers strategic implications for decision-makers utilizing quantitative metrics of growth potential.
- Regional and country breakdowns offer insights into transformational geographic hubs and their emerging global value chain roles.
- Explore the competitive landscape, highlighting significant financial dealings and leading company assessments via a multi-parameter matrix.
Markets Covered: Engine; Tank; Pumps; Flow Control Components; Heat Exchanger; Engine Control Unit
Fuel Type: Solid; Liquid
Application: Satellite; Deep Space Vehicle; Launch Vehicle
Subsegments:
- Engine: Rocket Engines; Auxiliary Engines
- Tank: Fuel Tanks; Oxidizer Tanks
- Pumps: Fuel Pumps; Oxidizer Pumps
- Flow Control Components: Valves; Flow Meters
- Heat Exchanger: Regenerative; Recuperative
- Engine Control Unit: Digital; Analog
- Other Components: Sensors; Piping and Fittings
Companies Mentioned: Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Airbus, Northrop Grumman, Safran, L3Harris Technologies, and others.
Regions and Countries: Asia-Pacific, Southeast Asia, Western Europe, North America, and more, with highlighted country data including the USA, China, Russia, UK, and others.
Time Series: Reports cover a historic span of five years with a ten-year forecast projection.
Data Segmentation: Provided in regional and country formats, complete with historic and forecast market shares and segmentation.
Key Attributes
| Report Attribute | Details |
| No. of Pages | 250 |
| Forecast Period | 2026-2030 |
| Estimated Market Value (USD) in 2026 | $6.43 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value (USD) by 2030 | $8.6 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 7.5% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
The companies featured in this Space Based Fuel Management System market report include:
- The Boeing Company
- Lockheed Martin Corporation
- Airbus SE
- Northrop Grumman Corporation
- Safran S.A.
- L3Harris Technologies Inc.
- TE Connectivity Ltd
- Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp.
- AMETEK.Inc.
- Teledyne Technologies Incorporated
- Raytheon Technologies Corp
- Moog Inc.
- Cobham Limited
- Space Exploration Technologies Corp.
- Maxar Technologies Inc
- Rocket Lab USA Inc
- Firefly Aerospace Inc
- NanoAvionics Corp
- Reaction Engines Limited
- Exotrail SA
- Accion System Inc
- Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc.
- Orbion Space Technology Inc
- Benchmark Space System Inc
- IHI Aerospace Co. Ltd
- Microcosm Inc.
- Thales Alenia Space SAS
- ThrustMe
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