United Kingdom Space Radar Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (Synthetic Aperture Radar, Doppler Radar, Continuous Wave Radar, and Others), By Platform (Satellite-Based, Airborne Platforms, and Others), and UK Space Radar Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

United Kingdom Space Radar Market Forecasts to 2035

• The United Kingdom Space Radar Market Size Was Estimated at USD 35.2 Million in 2024
• The UK Space Radar Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 6.23% from 2025 to 2035
• The UK Space Radar Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 68.4 Million by 2035

According to a Research Report Published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the United Kingdom Space Radar Market Size is Anticipated to reach USD 68.4 Million by 2035, Growing at a CAGR of 6.23% from 2025 to 2035. Demand for high-resolution earth observation data, environmental monitoring, and situational awareness are all factors increasing the use of space radar systems because of their accuracy and ability to image day/night and all weather.

Market Overview

The UK space radar market refers to systems intended for space applications such as satellite tracking, Earth observation, and space debris detection. They use radio waves to detect and picture things in space, giving critical data for navigation, safety, and study from satellites, spacecraft, or ground stations. The UK space radar industry is being enhanced by increased government funding as part of the strategy to develop sovereign radar satellite capability to reduce reliance on external data. The rate of adoption of radar satellites is increasing with the demand for advanced Earth observation, along with all-around, day and night imaging, which improves upon optical systems. Space radar is reliant on synthetic aperture radar (SAR) data used to measure deforestation, ice sheets, ocean wave heights, and greenhouse gases; this is imperative for sustainability, climate monitoring, and national security. The clientele for the market has expanded due to the use of small and inexpensive SAR satellites for infrastructure, urban planning, and maritime tracking made possible by advancements in satellite launch technology and reusable launch vehicles. Adoption in military intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) is driven by rising geopolitical tensions and greater defence spending; threat detection is improved by integrating AI. All things considered, the space radar business is seeing steady expansion and diversification due to rising government and private financing, sustainability objectives, and defence modernisation initiatives.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the UK space radar market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyses trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the United Kingdom space radar market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the United Kingdom space radar market.

Driving Factors

The main factors propelling the space radar market are the rising need for environmental monitoring and earth observation. Spaceborne synthetic aperture radar (SAR) is used by governments and scientific organisations to monitor deforestation, glaciers, ocean currents, and soil health because of its high precision and ability to operate in all weather conditions. Major agencies like ESA invest considerably in satellite radar missions to support climate research and catastrophe planning through continuous, year-round data collection.

Restraining Factors

The UK space radar market experiences growth; however, there are obstacles. The market faces some heavy development and deployment costs, regulations, and a relatively limited talent pool. Furthermore, geopolitical dynamics and existing UK competition may also behave as constraints to market growth. Space markets are also sensitive to weather, and therefore aggregated conditions may create performance constraints. These factors hamper the space radar market during the forecast period.

Market Segmentation

The United Kingdom space radar market share is classified into type and platform.

• The synthetic aperture radar segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom space radar market is segmented by type into synthetic aperture radar, doppler radar, continuous wave radar, and others. Among these, the synthetic aperture radar segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Additionally, as government and military organizations increasingly use SAR technology for marine monitoring, intelligence collection, and border security awareness, demand for SAR is expected to also increase. High-resolution radar imaging is expanding availability and affordability as launch costs decline and small satellite constellations with SAR payloads are nearly ubiquitous. The SAR segment will continue to dominate, with ongoing penetration of AI and machine learning in employing automated interpretation of SAR data.

• The satellite-based segment held the highest revenue market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom space radar market is segmented by platform into satellite-based, airborne platforms, and others. Among these, the satellite-based segment held the highest revenue market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The increasing demand for high-resolution, long-term earth observation capabilities. In terms of time-critical operations, radar systems on satellites with synthetic aperture radar (SAR) are particularly valuable because they provide the unique capability of all-weather, day-and-night imaging. The growth of the segment's satellite radar dominance comes as increasing investments in satellite constellations for environmental and national security observation have surged due to the growing geopolitical tensions and climate challenges.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the United Kingdom space radar market and a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborate analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Airbus Defence and Space
• Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL)
• Reaction Engines
• Goonhilly Earth Station
• Inmarsat
• Avanti Communications Group
• AAC Clyde Space
• QinetiQ
• Oxford Space Systems
• RAL Space
• Orbex Space
• Skyrora
• Earth-i
• Open Cosmos
• BAE Systems
• Saab AB
• Honeywell International Inc
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Investors
• Market players
• End-users
• Government Authorities
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at United Kingdom, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the United Kingdom space radar market based on the below-mentioned segments:

United Kingdom Space Radar Market, By Type

• Synthetic Aperture Radar
• Doppler Radar
• Continuous Wave Radar
• Others

United Kingdom Space Radar Market, By Platform

• Satellite-Based
• Airborne Platforms
• Others