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Growth Opportunities in the Launch Vehicle Propulsion Systems and Chemical Propellants Market, Forecast to 2032
Startups, Emerging Trends, and Disruptive Technologies of Launch Vehicle Manufacturers Enhance Potential
Launch vehicle propellants are evolving because of technological advances in new launchers and their propulsion technology. One vital advancement is using green propellants or green hydrogen in current and future launch vehicles due to the environmental impact of traditional chemical propellants.
In this study, Frost & Sullivan covers the launch vehicle propellant industry, focusing on propulsion systems and chemical propellants. The study period is 2019–2032, with 2022 as the base year and 2023–2032 as the forecast period.
Other pertinent information includes:
• The industry landscape of chemical (solid, liquid) propellants, touching briefly on non-chemical (electric, solar), nuclear, and laser propellants
• Recent developments in propellants, including green propellants
• Upcoming launches and technological advancements
• Number of launches forecast by vehicle, propellant, and launcher type
• Profiles of leading launcher manufacturers and propellant suppliers
Notably, Frost & Sullivan offers several growth opportunities that stakeholders can explore and capitalize on over the next decade.
Author: Aman Gupta
Why is it Increasingly Difficult to Grow?
The Strategic Imperative 8™
The Impact of the Top 3 Strategic Imperatives on the Launch Vehicle Propellant Industry
Growth Opportunities Fuel the Growth Pipeline Engine™
Scope of Analysis
Segmentation
Overview of Propulsion Systems
Launch Vehicle and In-orbit Propulsion Technologies
Types of Chemical Propellants
Overview of Chemical Propellants
Recent Developments in Launch Vehicle Propellants
Recent Developments in Launch Vehicle Propellants (continued)
Environmental Impact of Conventional Propellants
Analysis of Green Propellants
Analysis of Green Propellants (continued)
Green Hydrogen
Focus Areas for Launch Vehicle Propellants
Market Share of Launch Vehicle Players by Revenue
Development of New Launch Vehicles
Technological Advancements in Launch Vehicles: Startups
Types of Launchers
Launch Vehicle Industry Ecosystem
Launch Vehicle Industry Ecosystem (continued)
Growth Drivers
Growth Restraints
Growth Metrics
Funding of Launcher Startups
Launch Vehicles—Cost per Kg to LEO
Future Launch Vehicle Developments
Total Number of Launches Forecast
Number of Launchers Forecast by Vehicle Type
Revenue Forecast by Propellant Type
Revenue Forecast by Launches
Analyst Insights
Revenue Share Forecast by Region
SpaceX
Rocket Lab
ArianeGroup (Arianespace SAS)
Blue Origin
United Launch Alliance (ULA)
Air Liquide
Linde
Air Products & Chemicals
Evonik Industries AG
Calor Gas Ltd
Growth Opportunity 1: Collaboration with Launch Vehicle Manufacturers
Growth Opportunity 1: Collaboration with Launch Vehicle Manufacturers (continued)
Growth Opportunity 2: Radiofrequency (RF) Plasma Thruster for Satellite Propulsion
Growth Opportunity 2: Radiofrequency (RF) Plasma Thruster for Satellite Propulsion (continued)
Growth Opportunity 3: Solar Sail for Space Propulsion
Growth Opportunity 3: Solar Sail for Space Propulsion (continued)
List of Exhibits
Legal Disclaimer
List of Figures
- Launch Vehicle Propellant: Emerging Propulsion Technologies, Global, 2023-2032
- Launch Vehicle Propellant: Commonly Used Launch Vehicle Propellants, Global, 2022
- Launch Vehicle Propellant: Market Share of Launch Vehicle Players by Revenue, Global, 2022
- Launch Vehicle Propellant: Upcoming Launch Vehicles, Global, 2023-2032
- Launch Vehicle Propellant: Technological Advancements in Launch Vehicles, Global, 2023-2032
- Launch Vehicle Propellant: Leading Industry Participants, Global, 2022
- Launch Vehicle Propellant: Growth Drivers, Global, 2023-2032
- Launch Vehicle Propellant: Growth Restraints, Global, 2023-2032
- Launch Vehicle Propellant: Growth Metrics, Global, 2022
- Launch Vehicle Propellant: Funding of Launcher Startups, Global, 2022
- Launch Vehicle Propellant: Launch Price per Kg to LEO, Global, 2019-2032
- Launch Vehicle Propellant: Launch Price per Kg, Global, 2023-2040
- Launch Vehicle Propellant: Number of Launches Forecast, Global, 2019-2032
- Launch Vehicle Propellant: Number of Launchers Forecast by Vehicle Type, Global, 2019-2032
- Launch Vehicle Propellant: Revenue Forecast by Propellant Type, Global, 2019-2032
- Launch Vehicle Propellant: Revenue Forecast by Launches, Global, 2019-2032
- Launch Vehicle Propellant: Market Share of Propellant by Region, 2022 and 2032
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