Investment in Space Exploration, Satellite Deployment and Space Tourism fuels the growth of the global Cold Gas Thruster market at a CAGR of 12.2% during the forecast period 2025 to 2035

Market Research Future (MRFR) has published a cooked research report on the “Global Cold Gas Thruster Market” that contains the information from 2019 to 2035.

The Cold Gas Thruster market is estimated to register a CAGR of 12.2% during the forecast period of 2025 to 2035.

MRFR recognizes the following companies as the key players in the global Cold Gas Thruster market— Moog, Inc., VACCO Industries, THRIST ME , Safran SA, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd., Space Exploration Technologies  Corp and AST Advanced Space Technologies GmbH and others.

The global Cold Gas Thruster market is accounted for to register a CAGR of 12.2% during the forecast period and is estimated to reach USD 1,197.69 million by 2035.

The cold gas thruster market is the growing demand from satellite-based service provision. As demand increases for satellites that provide higher levels of communication, Earth observation, and data collection, the need for reliable and efficient propulsion mechanisms that will support such functions for better research and other. The development and utilization of small satellites are continuing to increase in the world. For instance, The Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) is a superb illustration of the significance of small satellite technology. With its set of instruments, this spacecraft, weighing just 272 kg (600 pounds), successfully studies the ionosphere, the dynamic boundary bet een Earth’s and space’s eather These concepts reducing the barrier to entry in space development by small satellites were verified in the 2000s, and eventually the practical uses and commercial utilizations appeared in the 2010s. Currently, most of the space missions using small satellites have been remote sensing at LEO. That is because it is the space mission are strongly related to life the most, and therefore the commercial applications. From another viewpoint, this is because the capability of the small satellites is restricted to remote sensing in LEO. To explore more possibilities opened up by the small satellites, wide varieties of space missions need to be realized. There are many difficulties for faced such as communications, power generation, thermal management, radiation tolerant, and launch chance. Among these, there is a shortage of a propulsion system that has highly constrained the activity of satellites.

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Segmental Analysis

The global Cold Gas Thruster market has been segmented based on Gas Type, Space Craft and  Application

Based on Gas Type, the global Cold Gas Thruster market has been segmented into nitrogen, Helium, Xenon and Others. Nitrogen is most commonly used as a cold gas for propelling and cooling. This is due to its high storage density, high performance and most importantly the absence of contamination. Nitrogen is used because of its availability, reasonable cost and non-reactive nature at ordinary temperature. It can be stored at high pressures and is good in producing thrust. These characteristics make it useful for a range of applications such as for attitude control and de-orbiting small satellites. Due to its ability and ease of storage this product is widely used.

Based on Spacecraft Type, the global Cold Gas Thruster market has been segmented into Satellites, Space Probes, Space Stations , Launch Vehicles and Crewed Spacecraft . Cold gas thrusters are especially preferred in small satellite missions including CubeSats because of their simplicity, low cost and environmentally friendly propellants. These are used in attitude control and orbital control; this makes satellites maintain the correct orientation and location in space. For example, the Adelis-SAMSON nanosatellites employ cold gas propulsion systems to minimize the formation and geo-location tasks and produce thrust levels of about 80mN from the multiple thrusters.

Based on Application, the global Cold Gas Thruster market has been segmented into Attitude Control, Station Keeping, Orbital Maneuvers , Rendezvous and Docking and Deorbiting. Attitude control is very crucial in ensuring that the spacecraft has the right orientation or position. This helps in proper orientation of instruments, solar panels and communication antennas amongst others. Cold gas thrusters are the final component, which is used to make fine adjustments to the spacecraft’s attitude control, in terms of pitch, ya and roll Because of this their ability to deliver quick and fine thrusts makes them suitable for making incremental adjustments during the mission in order to maintain the orientation of the spacecraft.

Regional Analysis

Geographically, the global Cold Gas Thruster market has been segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East & Africa, and South America.

By Region, the study provides market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World. Cold gas thrusters have been on high demand in North America due to several factors that are pushing the aerospace and defense industries. One of those reasons is the growth of the small sat market especially in the development of communications, earth observation and scientific research constellations. Cube sats and other small satellites need well-developed propulsion subsystem for station keeping attitude control and orbital control. Cold gas thrusters are suitable for these applications since it is simple, dependable, and can deliver high accuracy with low thrust control required to maintain the proper orbit and attitude.

The growth in small satellites and mega-constellations deployment by European companies and agencies is expected to drive the growth of cold gas thruster market in Europe in the coming years. These satellites can be applied in areas like observation of activities on the earth, communication and research. Cold gas thrusters, which are very simple, reliable and offer high control over the spacecraft, are suitable for small satellite missions. It is used for station-keeping, attitude control, and orbital maneuvers which are all important to the proper functioning and positioning of these satellites.

The APAC region, and more specifically India, Japan and China, have been growing their small satellite programs at a fast pace. CubeSats and other nanosatellites are preferred more and more because of their relatively low price and short time to design. Cold gas thrusters do not complicate CubeSat design, and that are relatively cheap to build and maintain, which make them ideal for small satellites such as these. In addition, the APAC region has worked on the miniaturization of cold gas thrusters through microelectromechanical system (MEMS). This makes it possible to incorporate cold gas thrusters in even minor satellites so that to have more efficient attitude control, as well as maneuvering systems

The Middle East and Africa consist of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, South Africa, and the rest of the MEA. The MEA region has seen a rise in the number of satellites being sent into orbit and space exploration with countries like the United Arab Emirates and South Africa taking the lead in the development of space programs. Due to such advancement and growing interest in space technology, there is a need to come up with a better propulsion system for space vehicles which can include cold gas thruster for small satellites and CubeSats.

South America cold gas thruster Market is bifurcated into Brazil, Argentina and the Rest of South America. South American countries have been partnering with international players in order to secure the technology and knowledge necessary to employ cold gas thruster. Such partnerships have assisted in advancing the application and utilization of cold gas thrusters in the concerned region. For example, the Argentinian state cooperate with the ESA in several space programs such as the construction of small satellites equipped with cold gas thrusters.

Key Findings of the Study

• The global Cold Gas Thruster market is expected to reach USD 1,197.69 million by 2035, at a CAGR of 12.2% during the forecast period.


• The North America region accounted for the fastest-growing global market.


• Based on Gas Type, the Nitrogen segment was attributed to holding the largest market in 2024.


• Moog, Inc., VACCO Industries, THRIST ME , Safran SA, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd., Space Exploration Technologies Corp and AST Advanced Space Technologies GmbH and other are some of the players in the market.