Parabolic flight tourism involves traveling on flights that can simulate microgravity, providing a valuable opportunity for short scientific and technological experiments under lower gravity conditions. These flights play a crucial role in validating space equipment and training astronauts before spaceflight, offering a unique way to assess microgravity with humans beyond the extensive training and flights to the International Space Station.
The primary types of parabolic flight tourism include suborbital parabolic flights and orbital parabolic flights. Suborbital parabolic flights involve a trajectory that does not require the aircraft to maintain a specific velocity to orbit a planet. These flights find applications in scientific research, exploration, leisure, and various end-use industries, including government and commercial sectors.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
The sharp rise in U.S. tariffs and the resulting trade tensions in spring 2025 are having a considerable impact on the transport services sector by increasing the costs of vehicles, spare parts, and fuel-critical inputs frequently imported from tariff-affected regions. Freight operators, logistics companies, and public transportation providers are experiencing margin pressures as elevated equipment and maintenance expenses coincide with limited flexibility to pass these costs on to customers due to intense market competition. This climate of uncertainty has also led to delays in fleet upgrades and the adoption of greener, more energy-efficient vehicles, hindering progress toward sustainability objectives. In response, transport firms are enhancing route optimization, investing in fuel-efficient technologies, renegotiating supplier agreements, and adopting collaborative logistics strategies to share resources and cushion the financial impact of rising tariffs.
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The parabolic flight tourism market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $33.73 billion in 2024 to $45.2 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 34.0%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to research and development, aerospace industry growth, early adopter enthusiasm, tourist demand for novel experiences, rising disposable income.
The parabolic flight tourism market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $160.95 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 37.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to commercial space industry growth, evolving regulations, space exploration ambitions, sustainability initiatives, market competition and diversification. Major trends in the forecast period include diverse consumer demographics, customized experiences, environmental sustainability, unique destination packages, medical and wellness focuses.
The forecast of 37.4% growth over the next five years reflects a slight reduction of 0.1% from the previous projection. This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. Tariffs on aerospace-grade materials and safety gear may raise operational and development costs for parabolic flight tourism operators, limiting accessibility. The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.
The parabolic flight tourism market is set to experience growth, driven by the increasing popularity of space-related tourism activities. Space-related tourism encompasses various experiences, from traveling to space as a tourist to witnessing rocket launches and engaging in space-centric destinations. Parabolic flights emerge as a safe and cost-effective medium for space tourism, allowing people to experience the thrill of space exploration and facilitating scientific investigations. The growing interest in space-related tourism activities is reflected in the Space Foundation's data, revealing a 6.4% increase in earnings in the commercial sector of the space industry, surpassing $224 billion in sales of goods and services.
The parabolic flight tourism market is further propelled by the rise in adventure tourism, appealing to individuals seeking unique and exhilarating experiences. Adventure tourism, with its focus on personal growth, adrenaline rushes, and connection with nature, aligns seamlessly with the offerings of parabolic flight tourism. The Adventure Travel Trade Association's data from 2022 indicates a significant increase in trip participation, with an average of 52% full compared to 36% in 2020.
Technological advancements emerge as a prominent trend in the parabolic flight tourism market, with major companies striving to develop innovative solutions. Zero-G, a leading American weightless flight operator, exemplifies this trend by announcing plans to introduce in-flight studio recording for musicians, requiring alterations to enhance sound and heat protection.
Strategic partnerships play a vital role in driving revenues in the parabolic flight tourism market, with major companies collaborating to leverage each other's strengths. In May 2023, Novespace, a US-based company specializing in parabolic flights for space agencies and scientific research, joined forces with Airbus Group SE, a Netherlands-based aircraft company. The partnership focuses on developing technologies and strategies for space tourism, including parabolic flights, catering to both space tourists and scientific research programs.
In September 2022, 0-G Launch, a US-based provider of microgravity parabolic flights, partnered with SpaceLand Africa Ltd. This collaboration aims to launch high-quality zero-gravity parabolic flights from Switzerland, Italy, and Mauritius, serving STEM user groups and tourists on their respective continents. SpaceLand Africa Ltd, based in Mauritius, is a governmental agency focused on weightless research and development.
Major companies operating in the parabolic flight tourism market include Zero Gravity Corporation, Novespace, MiGFlug GmbH, Beings Systems, Space Adventures, Airbus Group SE, Vegitel, ASTRAX, Virgin Galactic, Spaceflight. Inc., SpaceX, Blue Origin, World View Enterprises, Space Perspective, Elysium Space, Zero 2 Infinity, Masten Space Systems, UP Aerospace, Interorbital Systems, Spaceport America, Agile Space Industries, Axiom Space
North America was the largest region in the parabolic flight tourism market in 2024. The regions covered in the parabolic flight tourism market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the parabolic flight tourism market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The parabolic flight tourism market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as reproducing gravity-free conditions and performing short-duration scientific and technological experiments. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.
The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
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The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Scope
Markets Covered:1) By Type: Suborbital Parabolic Flight; Orbital Parabolic Flight
2) By Application: Scientific Research And Exploration; Leisure; Other Applications
3) By End-Use: Government; Commercial
Subsegments:
1) By Suborbital Parabolic Flight: Zero Gravity Experience Flights; High-Altitude Experience Flights
2) By Orbital Parabolic Flight: Low Earth Orbit Flights; Extended Duration Orbital Flights
Companies Mentioned: Zero Gravity Corporation; Novespace; MiGFlug GmbH; Beings Systems; Space Adventures; Airbus Group SE; Vegitel; ASTRAX; Virgin Galactic; Spaceflight. Inc.; SpaceX; Blue Origin; World View Enterprises; Space Perspective; Elysium Space; Zero 2 Infinity; Masten Space Systems; UP Aerospace; Interorbital Systems; Spaceport America; Agile Space Industries; Axiom Space
3. Parabolic Flight Tourism Market Trends And Strategies
4. Parabolic Flight Tourism Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Trade Wars and Tariffs, And Covid And Recovery On The Market
4.1. Supply Chain Impact from Tariff War & Trade Protectionism
5. Global Parabolic Flight Tourism Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework
5.1. Global Parabolic Flight Tourism PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
5.2. Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.3. Global Parabolic Flight Tourism Market Growth Rate Analysis
5.4. Global Parabolic Flight Tourism Historic Market Size and Growth, 2019 - 2024, Value ($ Billion)
5.5. Global Parabolic Flight Tourism Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2024 - 2029, 2034F, Value ($ Billion)
5.6. Global Parabolic Flight Tourism Total Addressable Market (TAM)
6. Parabolic Flight Tourism Market Segmentation
6.1. Global Parabolic Flight Tourism Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Suborbital Parabolic Flight
Orbital Parabolic Flight
6.2. Global Parabolic Flight Tourism Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Scientific Research And Exploration
Leisure
Other Applications
6.3. Global Parabolic Flight Tourism Market, Segmentation By End-Use, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Government
Commercial
6.4. Global Parabolic Flight Tourism Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Suborbital Parabolic Flight, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Zero Gravity Experience Flights
High-Altitude Experience Flights
6.5. Global Parabolic Flight Tourism Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Orbital Parabolic Flight, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Low Earth Orbit Flights
Extended Duration Orbital Flights
7. Parabolic Flight Tourism Market Regional And Country Analysis
7.1. Global Parabolic Flight Tourism Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
7.2. Global Parabolic Flight Tourism Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion