Remote Sensing Market to Reach US$40.9 Billion by 2030, Growing at 15.2% CAGR | Passive Remote Sensing Dominates the Global Market | DataM Intelligence

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According to DataM Intelligence, the global remote sensing market reached US$13.2 billion in 2022 and is projected to witness lucrative growth by reaching up to US$40.9 billion by 2030. The market is growing at a CAGR of 15.2% during the forecast period (2024-2031). This explosive growth is propelled by increasing deployment of small satellites and CubeSats, rising demand for Earth observation data across government and commercial sectors, advancements in sensor technology and AI-driven analytics, growing applications in agriculture, disaster management, and climate monitoring, and significant investments in national space programs.

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Report Details:
• No. of Pages: 180
• Forecast Period: 2024-2031
• Market Size (2022): $13.2 Billion
• Market Size (2030): $40.9 Billion
• Compound Annual Growth Rate: 15.2%
• Regions Covered: Global

Global Recent Developments:
✅ November 2025: NASA and ESA launched the "Climate Trace" constellation, the largest dedicated fleet of hyperspectral Passive remote sensing satellites, designed to monitor methane and CO2 emissions with unprecedented spatial resolution for enforcing global climate agreements.
✅ October 2025: SpaceX's Starshield division secured a $2.8 billion contract from the U.S. Space Force to deploy a proliferated low-Earth orbit (pLEO) constellation featuring both synthetic aperture radar (SAR - active) and multispectral (passive) sensors for all-weather, persistent global surveillance.
✅ September 2025: Planet Labs achieved daily global revisit capability at 50 cm resolution with its "Pelican" satellites, cementing Passive remote sensing's dominance in optical Earth observation and opening new commercial markets in precision agriculture and urban planning.

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Competitive Landscape
The market is highly dynamic, featuring traditional aerospace giants, specialized satellite operators, and a vibrant ecosystem of data analytics startups.

1. Maxar Technologies (owned by Advent International) maintained a strong position in high-resolution optical imagery and geospatial solutions for government and defense.
2. Airbus Defence and Space was a key player in both satellite manufacturing and operating its own constellation (Pleiades Neo), providing very-high-resolution optical data.
3. Planet Labs PBC dominated the frequent, medium-resolution optical imaging segment with its massive Dove and SkySat fleets, serving agriculture, forestry, and government markets.
4. Lockheed Martin Corporation and Northrop Grumman Corporation led in complex, large satellite systems for defense and intelligence, including advanced classified sensors.
5. ICEYE and Capella Space were leaders in the commercial SAR sector, providing all-weather, day-and-night imaging capabilities.

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Segmentation Analysis
By Technology
• Passive remote sensing dominates the global market, accounting for the largest revenue share. This technology, which detects natural radiation emitted or reflected by the Earth (using optical, infrared, multispectral, and hyperspectral sensors), is more mature, has a larger existing satellite fleet, and serves a vast array of commercial applications. Its lower cost per data point and broader applicability in sectors like Agriculture & Living Resources and Weather monitoring contribute to its dominance.
• Active remote sensing (e.g., LiDAR, Radar) is the faster-growing segment, driven by its unique all-weather, day-night capabilities critical for Military & Intelligence, Disaster Management (flood mapping), and Infrastructure monitoring (subsidence detection).

By Platform
• Satellite-based sensing is the largest and most strategic platform, enabling global, consistent, and recurring coverage. It is essential for large-scale Agriculture monitoring, climate studies, and sovereign Military & Intelligence operations.
• Aerial Systems (manned aircraft and drones) represent the fastest-growing platform segment. They offer higher resolution, more flexible deployment, and are crucial for local Infrastructure inspection, precision agriculture, and rapid response in Disaster Management (e.g., post-earthquake damage assessment).

By Application
• Agriculture & Living Resources is one of the largest and most mature commercial applications, using multispectral data for crop health, yield prediction, and resource management.
• Military & Intelligence is the highest-value application segment, driving demand for cutting-edge, high-resolution (both active and passive) capabilities.
• Disaster Management and Infrastructure are high-growth public and private sector applications, fueled by the need for resilience planning and asset monitoring.
• Weather forecasting remains a foundational application, reliant primarily on passive sensors on satellites.

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Regional Analysis:
North America is the Largest Region, driven by massive defense and intelligence spending (US DoD, NRO), the presence of leading satellite manufacturers and operators (Maxar, Planet, Capella), strong private investment in space tech, and advanced adoption of geospatial analytics across agriculture, energy, and insurance sectors.

Asia-Pacific is the Fastest Growing Region, fueled by ambitious national space programs (China, India, Japan), rapid economic development requiring geospatial data for infrastructure and resource management, growing commercial space sectors, and increasing investment in disaster management and climate resilience initiatives.

Market Trends & Drivers
The Remote Sensing Market is being revolutionized by the "New Space" paradigm. Key trends include the proliferation of smallsat and CubeSat constellations dramatically increasing revisit rates and data volume; the integration of AI and machine learning for automated feature extraction and real-time analytics directly on satellites (edge computing); the convergence of remote sensing data with IoT, GPS, and other datasets; the emergence of hyperspectral imaging as a standard for detailed material analysis; and the growing business model of "data-as-a-service" (DaaS) over traditional image sales. The democratization of space access, insatiable demand for geospatial intelligence, and technological convergence are the core market drivers.

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