Market Trends of Space Cryogenics Industry
The Space Science Missions Segment will Account for the Highest Market Share During the Forecast Period
The space science missions segment is expected to account for the largest share of revenue over the forecast period, owing to the increasing use of cryogenics in space missions. Globally, space organizations have been taking the initiative to launch satellites, rockets, and others. For instance, in May 2023, a second-generation navigation satellite that utilizes a GSLV rocket with a cryogenic upper stage was successfully launched by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). The NVS-01 will supplement the country's regional navigation system by delivering precise and real-time navigation.
In November 2022, the American space agency, NASA, launched the Artemis-1 mission at Florida's Kennedy Space Center. During the launch, the core stage engines shut down eight minutes after liftoff and separated from the rest of the rocket. After this, the Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS) was used to propel the Orion spacecraft. The four solar panels of the Orion spacecraft were deployed by NASA. Orion decoupled from the ICPS and completed 'translunar injection.' It is now traveling toward the lunar orbit. Such developments are expected to lead the segment during the forecasted years.
Europe will Witness the Highest Growth During the Forecast Period
In the space cryogenics market, Europe is projected to witness the highest growth as a result of the ongoing and planned space initiatives during the forecast period. For instance, to ensure that the United Kingdom leads the creation of a space telescope to study exoplanets, in 2022, the UK government announced an investment of USD 31.05 million. With this funding, the country is envisioned to continue leading the mission's scientific operations and data processing while also receiving the payload module, cryogenic cooler, and optical ground support equipment for Ariel.
In July 2023, the French parliament approved a seven-year military spending program for 2024-2030 that includes USD 6.7 billion for space programs, which is a 45% increase from the previous period. In September 2023, the German government presented a new Space Strategy and laid its goals and opportunities for space travel until 2030.
In October 2023, the UK Space Agency and a US spaceflight services company, Axiom Space, signed an initial agreement as they bid to send British astronauts into orbit for two weeks. The mission with the UK would be commercially sponsored and supported by the European Space Agency. Hence, increasing activities in the space industry in this region are leading to a rise in demand for space cryogenics, which is expected to drive growth in market revenue.
