Asia Pacific Electric Propulsion System Market Size & Outlook, 2025-2033

Asia Pacific Electric Propulsion System Market Size

The Asia-Pacific electric propulsion system market size was valued at USD 227.70 Million in 2024 and is expected to grow from USD 277.56 Million in 2025 to reach USD 1353.29 Million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 21.9% during the forecast period (2025-2033).

Electric Propulsion (EP) is a propulsion used in space that relies on electrical power to accelerate propellant through different electrical and/or magnetic methods. Compared to conventional chemical thrusters, EP thrusters provide enhanced propulsive capabilities. They require minimal mass to accelerate a spacecraft, and the propellant is expelled up to twenty times faster than in traditional chemical thrusters. This leads to a more efficient system in terms of mass utilization.

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Asia Pacific Electric Propulsion System Market Growth Factor

Rising Investment in Space Initiatives

The space industry is experiencing a significant upsurge in space activities, with countries allocating substantial funds toward diverse space programs. These programs involve launching satellites and spacecraft for various purposes, including plant observation, exploration, communication, weather monitoring, and defense. The increasing number of satellite launches is largely due to the advancements in smaller CubeSats, which enable the launch of a larger quantity of satellites in a single mission. Previously, only a few satellites were launched per flight, but in 2020, ISRO successfully launched over 100 satellites in a single mission. This presents a lucrative opportunity for countries without space agencies and launch capabilities.

Market Restraint

Wide Variety of Options

Although electric propulsion is widely used in satellites and spacecraft, it is not the sole option. The market provides various alternative propulsion systems for these applications. Research shows that chemical propulsion systems, bipropellant propulsion systems, unified propulsion systems, and monopropellant hydrazine propulsion systems are among the notable alternatives. The propulsion system choice depends on the application's specific requirements, and these technologies can be utilized for satellites and spacecraft of different sizes. Nonetheless, the demand for electric propulsion is increasing due to its cost-effectiveness and operational advantages.

Market Opportunity

Collaboration with Academic Institutions and Research Organizations

Satellites and spacecraft have multiple options for propulsion systems, and electric propulsion is not the exclusive choice. The market provides various alternatives, such as chemical propulsion systems, bipropellant propulsion systems, unified propulsion systems, and monopropellant hydrazine propulsion systems. The selection of a particular propulsion system depends on the application's specific needs. These technologies can be employed across satellites and spacecraft of varying sizes. However, there is a notable surge in the demand for electric propulsion due to its cost-effectiveness and operational benefits.

Regional Analysis

The rest of Asia-Pacific is the most significant contributor to the market, with a CAGR of 23.0% during the forecast period. The Asia-Pacific region is expected to grow significantly in the electric propulsion system market. The increasing investments in space exploration and satellite deployments by countries like China and India drive the demand for electric propulsion systems. Additionally, the growing commercial space sector in countries like Japan and South Korea further contributes to market growth.

Type Insights

Hall Effect Thruster (HET) is the most significant contributor to the market and is expected to register a CAGR of 22.7 % over the forecast period. HET is an electric propulsion system in which a perpendicular magnetic field rather than a grid system is utilized. The generated magnetic field captures electrons in an azimuthal Hall current traveling around the circumference of an annular ceramic channel. The electron then ionizes the onboard propellant, resulting in ionized plasma.

Component Insights

Low power electric propulsion systems are typically used in satellites and small spacecraft. Medium power electric propulsion systems are commonly emloyed in a variety of space applications, whereas high power electric propulsion systems are used in heavy-duty space missions and exploration.

Application Insights

The satellite is the most significant contributor to the market and is expected to register a CAGR of 22.2% over the forecast period. Electric propulsion satellite refers to a satellite that is propelled by a hybrid or entirely electric propulsion system. It is a form of space propulsion that uses electrical power to accelerate or ignite propellant combustion using various electrical or electromagnetic techniques. Electrothermal propulsion, electrostatic propulsion, and electromagnetic propulsion are all propulsion used in satellites. Its usefulness determines the range of space-based uses to which it can be put, from earth observation to navigation and communications to astronomy, exploration, and even environmental research.

List of key players in Asia Pacific Electric Propulsion System Market

1. Aerospace Corporation
2. SITAE
3. Bellatrix Aerospace
4. Busek Co. Inc.
5. Accion Systems Inc., (Revolution Space)
6. DAIHATS DIESEL MFG CO. LTD.
7. Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems
8. Boeing
9. Airbus
10. Ad Astra Rocket Company
11. Aerojet Rocketdyne

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Recent Developments

• February 2023- Starfish Space announced that its electric propulsion-powered Otter Pup satellite will be launched in the middle of 2023 and dock with another satellite by the end of 2023.
• Airflow, an electric short takeoff, and landing (eSTOL) aircraft business, has partnered with Pipistrel, the world’s first and presently one type-certified electric airplane designer and manufacturer. Pipistrel will supply the motors, motor controllers, and batteries for Airflow’s Distributed Electric Propulsion proof-of-concept aircraft as part of this agreement.
• BAE Systems announced Next-Generation Power and Propulsion System to Assist Marine Operators in Achieving Zero-Emissions Status.