U.S. Earth Observation Market Size & Outlook, 2025-2030
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U.S. earth observation market highlights
- The U.S. earth observation market generated a revenue of USD 1,908.2 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 2,542.2 million by 2030.
- The U.S. market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.1% from 2025 to 2030.
- In terms of segment, low earth orbit (leo) was the largest revenue generating orbit type in 2024.
- Low Earth Orbit (LEO) is the most lucrative orbit type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Earth observation market data book summary
| Market revenue in 2024 | USD 1,908.2 million |
| Market revenue in 2030 | USD 2,542.2 million |
| Growth rate | 5.1% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030) |
| Largest segment | Low earth orbit (leo) |
| Fastest growing segment | Low Earth Orbit (LEO) |
| Historical data | 2018 - 2023 |
| Base year | 2024 |
| Forecast period | 2025 - 2030 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Low Earth Orbit (LEO), Medium Earth Orbit (MEO), Geostationary Orbit (GEO) |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, U.S. accounted for 37.4% of the global earth observation market in 2024.
- Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
- In North America, U.S. earth observation market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
- Canada is the fastest growing regional market in North America and is projected to reach USD 435.2 million by 2030.
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Earth Observation Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ImageSat International | View profile | 51-100 | Or Yehuda, Tel Aviv, Israel, Asia | http://www.imagesatintl.com/ |
| SARsatX | View profile | 11-50 | Thuwal, Ha'il, Saudi Arabia, Asia | https://sarsatarabia.com/ |
| ICEYE | View profile | 501-1000 | Espoo, Southern Finland, Finland, Europe | https://www.iceye.com |
| Planet Labs PBC | View profile | 1180 | 645 Harrison Street, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94107 | https://www.planet.com |
| Maxar Technologies | View profile | 1001-5000 | Westminster, Colorado, United States, North America | https://www.maxar.com |
| Northrop Grumman Corp | View profile | 101000 | 2980 Fairview Park Drive, Falls Church, VA, United States, 22042 | https://www.northropgrumman.com |
| Lockheed Martin Corp | View profile | 122000 | 6801 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD, United States, 20817 | https://www.lockheedmartin.com |
| Airbus SE | View profile | 150093 | P.O. Box 32008, Leiden, ZH, Netherlands, 2303 DA | https://www.airbus.com |
| Thales | View profile | 81000 | 4, rue de la Verrerie, Meudon, France, 92190 | https://www.thalesgroup.com |
| L3Harris Technologies Inc | View profile | 50000 | 1025 West NASA Boulevard, Melbourne, FL, United States, 32919 | https://www.l3harris.com |
U.S. earth observation market outlook
The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to earth observation market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.
Low earth orbit (leo) was the largest segment with a revenue share of 68.04% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the U.S. earth observation market based on low earth orbit (leo), medium earth orbit (meo), geostationary orbit (geo) covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.
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