Reaction Wheel Market, By Type (Single Wheel and Multi Wheel), By Geography (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa)
Reaction Wheel Market is estimated to be valued at USD 649.6 Mn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 1,218 Mn by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.40% from 2025 to 2032.
Report Coverage
Report Details
Base Year:
2024
Market Size in 2025:
USD 649.6 Mn
Historical Data for:
2020 To 2024
Forecast Period:
2025 To 2032
Forecast Period 2025 to 2032 CAGR:
9.40%
2032 Value Projection:
USD 1,218 Mn
The market includes precision mechanical devices that provide attitude control and stabilization for spacecraft, satellites, and other orbital platforms. Reaction wheels, also called momentum wheels, work on the fundamental principle of conservation of angular momentum, using spinning flywheels to generate torque and make possible precise spacecraft orientation. These systems are used in many modern space missions, including small CubeSats, large geostationary satellites, and deep space exploration vehicles. The market includes different configurations including single-axis, dual-axis, and multi-axis reaction wheel assemblies, each designed to meet specific mission requirements and payload constraints.
Market Dynamics
The market sees growth because of the huge expansion of the commercial space sector and the use of satellite mega-constellations for global broadband connectivity, and Earth observation. The increasing miniaturization of satellites, particularly the rise in CubeSat and SmallSat deployments, has made a lot of demand for compact, lightweight reaction wheels. Government space agencies globally are spending a lot on space exploration missions, including lunar programs, Mars exploration, and deep space missions, creating demand for advanced attitude control systems that can operate in harsh environments for extended periods.
However, the market faces significant restraints including the high development and manufacturing costs associated with space-qualified components, stringent regulatory requirements, and lengthy certification processes that can impede market entry for new players. Nevertheless, substantial opportunities emerge from the growing demand for autonomous spacecraft operations, which require sophisticated attitude control systems.
Key Features of the Study
This report provides in-depth analysis of the global reaction wheel market, and provides market size (USD Mn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2025-2032), considering 2024 as the base year.
It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market.
This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players.
It profiles key players in the global reaction wheel market based on the following parameters - company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies.
Key companies covered as a part of this study include VECTRONIC Aerospace GmbH, Millennium Space Systems, NewSpace Systems, Hyperion Technologies, Comat, Rocket Lab, WITTENSTEIN SE, Honeywell, Blue Canyon Technologies (RTX), Bradford Space, Astro- und Feinwerktechnik Adlershof GmbH, Microsat Systems Canada Inc, TAMAGAWA SEIKI Co., China Aerospace Science & Tech Corp, and Northrop Grumman.
Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics.
The global reaction wheel market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts.
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global reaction wheel market.
Market Segmentation
Type Insights (Revenue, USD Mn, 2020 - 2032)
Single Wheel
Multi Wheel
Regional Insights (Revenue, USD Mn, 2020 - 2032)
North America
U.S.
Canada
Latin America
Brazil
Argentina
Mexico
Rest of Latin America
Europe
Germany
U.K.
Spain
France
Italy
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea
ASEAN
Rest of Asia Pacific
Middle East
GCC Countries
Israel
Rest of Middle East
Africa
South Africa
North Africa
Central Africa
Key Players Insights
VECTRONIC Aerospace GmbH
Millennium Space Systems
NewSpace Systems
Hyperion Technologies
Comat
Rocket Lab
WITTENSTEIN SE
Honeywell
Blue Canyon Technologies (RTX)
Bradford Space
Astro- und Feinwerktechnik Adlershof GmbH
Microsat Systems Canada Inc.
TAMAGAWA SEIKI Co.
China Aerospace Science & Tech Corp.
Northrop Grumman
Table of Contents
1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviations
2. Market Purview
Report Description
Market Definition and Scope
Executive Summary
Global Reaction Wheel Market, By Type
Global Reaction Wheel Market, By Region
3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis
Market Dynamics
Impact Analysis
Key Highlights
Regulatory Scenario
Product Launches/Approvals
PEST Analysis
PORTER's Analysis
Market Opportunities
Regulatory Scenario
Key Developments
Industry Trends
4. Global Reaction Wheel Market, By Type, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
Segment Trends
Single Wheel
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
Multi Wheel
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
5. Global Reaction Wheel Market, By Region, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Mn)