France Satellite Bus Market Size & Outlook, 2025-2030

The satellite bus market in France is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 1,180.4 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 8.2% is expected of France satellite bus market from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$738.3
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$1,180.4
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
8.2%
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France satellite bus market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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France satellite bus market highlights

  • The France satellite bus market generated a revenue of USD 738.3 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 1,180.4 million by 2030.
  • The France market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.2% from 2025 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, medium was the largest revenue generating size in 2024.
  • Nano is the most lucrative size segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Satellite bus market data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 738.3 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 1,180.4 million
Growth rate8.2% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentMedium
Fastest growing segmentNano
Historical data2018 - 2023
Base year2024
Forecast period2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationLarge, Medium, Small, Nano
Key market players worldwideAirbus SE, Honeywell International Inc, Lockheed Martin Corp, Northrop Grumman Corp, Thales Group, Ball Corporation, ISRO, Sierra Space, The Boeing Company


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, France accounted for 5.2% of the global satellite bus market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Europe, France satellite bus 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 881.8 million by 2030.

Medium was the largest segment with a revenue share of 74.79% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the France satellite bus market based on large, medium, small, nano covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


France is a powerhouse in the satellite bus market, with strong government support and a robust space sector led by the French Space Agency (CNES) and industry giant Thales Alenia Space. France focuses on telecommunications, earth observation, and defense satellites, with a strategic interest in autonomous space capabilities.

Collaboration with the European Space Agency and joint projects with global partners strengthen France's leadership in the satellite bus market. France is leveraging satellite buses for commercial purposes, including Earth observation, environmental monitoring, and urban planning.

The demand for high-performance and adaptable bus platforms is growing among private-sector companies. Furthermore, the shift to smaller satellite buses is evident, as they provide faster deployment and lower costs.

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Satellite Bus Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Sierra Space View profile 1001-5000 Louisville, Colorado, United States, North America https://sierraspace.com
Ball Corporation View profile 10001+ Broomfield, Colorado, United States, North America http://ball.com
The Boeing Company View profile 10001+ Arlington, Virginia, United States, North America http://www.boeing.com
ISRO View profile 1001-5000 Bangalore, Karnataka, India, Asia https://www.isro.gov.in
Thales Group View profile 10001+ Paris, Ile-de-France, France, Europe http://www.thalesgroup.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
Honeywell International Inc View profile 95000 855 South Mint Street, Charlotte, NC, United States, 28202 https://www.honeywell.com

France satellite bus market size, by size, 2018-2030 (US$M)

France Satellite Bus Market Outlook Share, 2024 & 2030 (US$M)

France satellite bus market size, by size, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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