Rising launch frequency, orbital servicing and lunar cargo delivery are driving demand for agile and compliant logistics models in the space sector, reports London's S&P Global.
The global space economy is expected to reach US$1.8 trillion by 2035, up from $630 billion in 2023, with annual growth of nine per cent. Declining launch costs, cheaper satellites and diversified investment are fuelling expansion.
Marc Cowie, CEO North America at Trans Global Projects, said the transformation directly impacts logistics of space components. Group COO Peter Fritschi added demand is growing for multimodal solutions, regulatory compliance and orbital logistics.
Trans Global Projects has shifted from ad hoc shipments to structured flows of high-value cargo. Recent projects included moving rocket containers from Switzerland to South America and shipping counterweights from China to the US.
ESA's Ariane 6 programme highlights greener logistics. Components are shipped to French Guiana aboard Canopee, a ro-ro vessel fitted with OceanWings sails that cut fuel use by up to 30 per cent.
Louis Laurent, head of Ariane 6, said the vessel supports ESA's environmental commitments and will ramp up to 10-12 rotations annually. Ariane 6 can launch heavy and light payloads across multiple orbits.
Confidentiality and timing remain major challenges, with cargo tied to fixed launch windows. Mr Fritschi said future opportunities include debris removal, satellite repositioning and end-of-life asset management, requiring secure and specialised transport solutions.
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