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.
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 2023
USD 12.1 million
Market revenue in 2030
USD 131.0 million
Growth rate
40.6% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segment
Orbital
Fastest growing segment
Sub-orbital
Historical data
2017 - 2022
Base year
2023
Forecast period
2024 - 2030
Quantitative units
Revenue in USD million
Market segmentation
Orbital, Sub-orbital
Key market players worldwide
Virgin 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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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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