The Space Tourism Market Overview 2025 report reveals that the market size has grown significantly over the past few years, with projections indicating further expansion.
The market size of space tourism has experienced significant growth lately. The market, which was valued at $0.80 billion in 2024, is projected to increase to $1.03 billion in 2025, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 28.8%.
The market size for Space Tourism is projected to reach $2.79 billion in 2029, with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 28.4%.
Download Your Free Sample of the 2025 Space Tourism Market Report and Uncover Key Trends Now!The key drivers in the space tourism market are:
• Increased availability of commercial orbital and suborbital flights
• Growing market competition in the space tourism industry
• Expansion of space experiences beyond traditional travel
• Increased interest and affordability for non-ultra-wealthy individuals.
The space tourism market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Sub-Orbital Space Tourism, Orbital Space Tourism, Lunar Tourism, Inter-Planetary Tourism, Space Hotel Tourism
2) By Sales Channel: Launch Provider, Third Party Partnership, Online Travel Agency (OTAs)
3) By Tour Type: Individual Travel, Professional Groups
4) By Application: Commercial, Government
Subsegments:
1) By Sub-Orbital Space Tourism: Parabolic Flights, Edge of Space Flights, Microgravity Experience
2) By Orbital Space Tourism: Short-Duration Orbital Flights, Long-Duration Space Station Stays, Private Astronaut Missions
3) By Lunar Tourism: Lunar Flyby Tours, Lunar Surface Exploration, Lunar Habitat Stays
4) By Inter-Planetary Tourism: Mars Exploration Missions, Spacecraft Cruises to Asteroids, Deep Space Voyages
5) By Space Hotel Tourism: Space Station Hotels, Luxury Orbital Accommodations, Zero-Gravity Recreational Facilities
The key trends in the space tourism market are:
• High-altitude balloon systems are an upcoming trend in space tourism.
• Advanced spacecraft propulsion technologies are shaping the future of the industry.
• There is an expected enhancement in space safety systems.
• Autonomous and AI-based navigation systems, along with virtual and augmented reality training, are emerging trends.
Major players in the space tourism market are:
• Space Exploration Technologies Corp.
• Blue Origin Enterprises L.P.
• Sierra Space Corporation
• Rocket Lab USA Inc.
• Axiom Space Inc.
• Interstellar Technologies Inc.
• The Exploration Company
• Space Perspective Inc.
• Astra Space Inc.
• Galactic Suite Limited
• Elysium Space Inc.
• Space Adventures Inc.
• Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc.
• Zero 2 Infinity SL
• Astrolab
• Argo Space Corp.
• Orion Span Inc.
• HALO Space
• IntStelForce Ltd.
• Orbit Boy Technology
North America was the largest region in the space tourism market in 2024