UAE Satellite Bus Market Size & Outlook, 2025-2030
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UAE satellite bus market highlights
- The UAE satellite bus market generated a revenue of USD 40.7 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 70.1 million by 2030.
- The UAE market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.6% from 2025 to 2030.
- In terms of segment, medium was the largest revenue generating size in 2024.
- Small is the most lucrative size segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Satellite bus market data book summary
| Market revenue in 2024 | USD 40.7 million |
| Market revenue in 2030 | USD 70.1 million |
| Growth rate | 9.6% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030) |
| Largest segment | Medium |
| Fastest growing segment | Small |
| Historical data | 2018 - 2023 |
| Base year | 2024 |
| Forecast period | 2025 - 2030 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Large, Medium, Small, Nano |
| Key market players worldwide | Airbus 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, UAE accounted for 0.3% 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 Middle East & Africa, Saudi Arabia satellite bus market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
- South Africa is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 50.6 million by 2030.
Medium was the largest segment with a revenue share of 74.94% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the UAE satellite bus market based on large, medium, small, nano covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.
In the UAE, the adoption of satellite bus systems is influenced by both government initiatives and private sector involvement, with a growing focus on technological advancement in the aerospace sector.
Key trends include increasing interest in small to medium-sized satellite buses, which are more cost effective and flexible, offering essential services such as communication, Earth observation, and remote sensing.
The government's space programs and partnerships with international aerospace companies are expected to fuel further adoption, especially as satellite bus subsystems such as electric propulsion, thermal control, and advanced payload capabilities continue to advance.
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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 |
UAE satellite bus market size, by size, 2018-2030 (US$M)
UAE Satellite Bus Market Outlook Share, 2024 & 2030 (US$M)
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