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U.K. Space Tourism Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The space tourism market in the UK is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 131.0 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 40.6% is expected of the UK space tourism market from 2024 to 2030.

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Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$12.1
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$131.0
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
40.6%
Report Coverage
UK
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UK space tourism market highlights

  • The UK space tourism market generated a revenue of USD 12.1 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 131.0 million by 2030.
  • The UK market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 40.6% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, orbital was the largest revenue generating type in 2023.
  • Sub-orbital is the most lucrative type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Space tourism market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 12.1 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 131.0 million
Growth rate40.6% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentOrbital
Fastest growing segmentSub-orbital
Historical data2017 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationOrbital, Sub-orbital
Key market players worldwideVirgin Galactic Holdings Inc Shs A, Airbus SE, Boeing Co, Rocket Lab USA Inc, Blue Origin, SpaceX, Zero Gravity Solutions Inc, Axiom Space, Space Adventures, Zero 2 Infinity


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, UK accounted for 1.4% of the global space tourism market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Europe, Russia space tourism market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Germany is the fastest growing regional market in Europe and is projected to reach USD 379.2 million by 2030.

The growth of the space tourism market in the U.K. is driven by several factors specific to the region. One significant factor is the emergence of spaceport infrastructure. The U.K. government has recognized the importance of spaceports in its space strategy and is actively developing multiple spaceports across the country. 

These spaceports, such as the Spaceport Cornwall and the Sutherland Spaceport in Scotland, would provide the necessary launch infrastructure for space tourism activities. The U.K. can attract space tourism companies and position itself as a leading destination for commercial space travel experiences as it has dedicated facilities for space tourism.

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Publish Date: Jul 05, 2024

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Space Tourism Market Companies

NameProfile# EmployeesHQWebsite
Airbus SEView profile 150,093P.O. Box 32008, Leiden, ZH, Netherlands, 2303 DAwww.airbus.com
Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc Shs AView profile 8051700 Flight Way, Tustin, CA, United States, 92782www.virgingalactic.com
Rocket Lab USA IncView profile 1,6503881 McGowen Street, Long Beach, CA, United States, 90808www.rocketlabusa.com
Boeing CoView profile 171,000929 Long Bridge Drive, Arlington, VA, United States, 22202www.boeing.com
SpaceXView profile 1001-5000Hawthorne, California, United States, North Americawww.spacex.com
Blue OriginView profile 10001+Kent, Washington, United States, North Americawww.blueorigin.com
Zero Gravity Solutions IncView profile 17190 North West Spanish River Boulevard, Boca Raton, FL, United States, 33431www.zerogsi.com
Axiom SpaceView profile 501-1000Houston, Texas, United States, North Americawww.axiomspace.com
Space AdventuresView profile 11-50Vienna, Virginia, United States, North Americaspaceadventures.com/
Zero 2 InfinityView profile 11-50Barbará, Catalonia, Spain, Europewww.zero2infinity.space

U.K. Space Tourism Market Outlook

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Orbital was the largest segment with a revenue share of 51.24% in 2023.

Horizon Databook has segmented the U.K. space tourism market based on orbital, sub-orbital covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2017 to 2030.




The growth of the space tourism market in the U.K. is driven by several factors specific to the region. One significant factor is the emergence of spaceport infrastructure. The U.K. government has recognized the importance of spaceports in its space strategy and is actively developing multiple spaceports across the country. 

These spaceports, such as the Spaceport Cornwall and the Sutherland Spaceport in Scotland, would provide the necessary launch infrastructure for space tourism activities. The U.K. can attract space tourism companies and position itself as a leading destination for commercial space travel experiences as it has dedicated facilities for space tourism.

  • U.K. Space Tourism Market Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2017-2030)
    • Orbital
    • Sub-orbital
    • Others
  • U.K. Space Tourism Market End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2017-2030)
    • Government
    • Commercial
    • Others

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