Cislunar infrastructure refers to the physical and technological assets required to support human activities and space missions in the region between Earth and the Moon. This report aims to provide the space industry participants with valuable insights into the current trends, challenges, and opportunities within each segment of the market.
The global cislunar infrastructure market is estimated to reach $14.64 billion in 2033 from $3.77 billion in 2022, at a growth rate of 11.94% during the forecast period 2023-2033. The propulsion systems segment of the cislunar infrastructure market is witnessing rapid advancements driven by increasing demand for efficient and reliable transportation of payloads within the cislunar space. Traditional chemical propulsion systems are being supplemented and, in some cases, replaced by emerging technologies such as electric propulsion, nuclear propulsion, and solar sail propulsion. The market is characterized by a growing emphasis on reducing travel times, enhancing fuel efficiency, and improving maneuverability. Key players are investing in research and development to develop novel propulsion systems capable of meeting the evolving demands of cislunar missions.
Significance of Cislunar Infrastructure
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Lunar Exploration: The Moon has captured the imagination of space enthusiasts for decades. Cislunar infrastructure is pivotal to supporting lunar exploration missions, both manned and unmanned, which could serve as a stepping stone for deeper space missions.
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Resource Utilization: The Moon is abundant in valuable resources like water ice, which can be used for drinking water, oxygen production, and even rocket fuel. Cislunar infrastructure will facilitate resource utilization and extraction.
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Deep Space Missions: Cislunar space can serve as a convenient departure point for deep space missions, such as those aimed at Mars or beyond. It can offer a staging area for assembling spacecraft and conducting tests.
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International Collaboration: The cislunar space provides an excellent opportunity for international cooperation. Space agencies worldwide are interested in participating in joint missions and establishing a presence in this region.
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Recent Developments in the Global Cislunar Infrastructure Market
- In May 2023, Blue Origin won a $3.4 billion contract from NASA for its Artemis program to develop and deliver its Blue Moon lunar lander as a second lander option for the Artemis lunar missions.
- In May 2023, the Exploration Company received a contract from the European Space Agency (ESA) to examine potential approaches for a future European spacecraft, both non-reusable and reusable systems, encompassing a wide range of applications including micro-mini classes, medium class, heavy class, and crewed missions.
- In November 2022, Advanced Space, LLC won a $72 million contract from the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to develop an experimental spacecraft for cislunar operations. Formerly known as the Cislunar Highway Patrol System (CHPS), the Oracle spacecraft will be launched in 2025 and will conduct two years of Cislunar Autonomous Positioning System Technology Operations and Navigation Experiment (CAPSTONE).
- In July 2021, Northrop Grumman received two contracts worth $1.1 billion from NASA for the design, development, and delivery of the Habitation and Logistics Outpost (HALO) module, which is to be incorporated in the Lunar Gateway by November 2024.
- In April 2021, SpaceX received a $2.9 billion contract from NASA under its Artemis program to develop and deliver its starship (lunar variant) as the primary lunar lander of the Artemis missions.
Cislunar Infrastructure Market by Region
- North America
- Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- Rest-of-the-World
Europe is the highest-growing market among all the regions registering a CAGR of 12.80%. Europe is anticipated to gain traction in terms of cislunar infrastructure developments owing to the presence of a large number of cislunar infrastructure players and multiple international collaborations. Europe Space Agency (ESA) is a key collaborative partner in all the major cislunar infrastructure developments, including NASA’s Artemis program, Roscosmos’s Luna program, and China’s International Lunar Research Station (ILRS) program.
In Europe, Rest-of-Europe is having the highest growth in the cislunar infrastructure market. The Rest-of-Europe market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 13.18%. The rest-of-Europe market primordially includes Germany, Russia, Luxembourg, Italy, and the Netherlands.
Competitive Landscape
The competitive landscape of the global cislunar infrastructure market consists of several organic and inorganic strategies followed by the key players to increase their market share. The strategies include product innovations, contracts, partnerships, acquisitions, and business expansions, among others.
Some of the key players in the global cislunar infrastructure market include MDA Space, Momentus Space, Northrop Grumman, Orbit Fab, SpaceX, and more. These companies are aiming for a wide range of partnerships, collaborations, agreements, and contracts to expand their operations and increase their market presence globally to generate revenues and attract new customers.