UK Space Tourism Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The space tourism market in 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 UK space tourism market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$12.1
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$131.0
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
40.5%
Report Coverage
UK

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.

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UK space tourism 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 space tourism market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.


Orbital was the largest segment with a revenue share of 51.24% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the UK 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.

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