ThinGap’s space-related business has continued to accelerate over the last several years, driven by the growth in launch vehicles and high-volume satellite deployments. According to Goldman Sachs, the satellite market is expected to surpass $100 billion by 2035, fueled by decreasing launch costs, increased launch frequency, and rising demand for intelligence, internet access, and scientific research.
A major factor behind this boom is the emergence of NewSpace, referring to private efforts by companies like SpaceX, Blue Origin, and OneWeb. These ventures, including space tourism and private launch vehicles, have spurred demand for systems like Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites, which are now integral to telecommunications, defense, and environmental monitoring. Satellite constellations, such as SpaceX’s Starlink, EutelSat’s OneWeb, and Amazon’s Project Kuiper aim to provide global broadband coverage.
Common needs across these satellite systems include high-performance motors for Attitude Control Systems. ThinGap’s TGR Series, designed specifically for Reaction Wheel Assemblies (RWA) have proven spaceflight heritage and meet these needs with smooth motion, high efficiency, and reliability.
Additionally, Optical Communications Terminals, which use lasers to transmit data at high speeds, rely on ThinGap’s LS Series motors for precise, efficient gimbal control to maintain long-range target locks.
Since 2015, ThinGap has supplied over 3,000 motors for space applications, including to NASA and major internet constellations, with both the TG and LS Series playing key roles in satellite technologies.