U.S. Earth Observation Market Size & Outlook, 2025-2030

The earth observation market in the United States is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 2,542.2 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 5.1% is expected of the United States earth observation market from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$1,908.2
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$2,542.2
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
5.1%
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U.S. earth observation market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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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 2024USD 1,908.2 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 2,542.2 million
Growth rate5.1% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentLow earth orbit (leo)
Fastest growing segmentLow Earth Orbit (LEO)
Historical data2018 - 2023
Base year2024
Forecast period2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationLow 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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