There was nearly 1 rocket launch attempt every 34 hours in 2024 — this year will be even busier

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February 11, 2025, 4:00 PM

• •2024 set spaceflight records for the fourth consecutive year with 259 launches worldwide
• •SpaceX recorded 132 Falcon 9 flights last year — representing a little more than half of the global launch traffic
• •The U.S. "dominated the launch cycle in 2024, outpacing China by more than 2-to-1
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• •Heather PringleMatt OndlerSharmila Kuthunur

The global space economy grew by 11% in 2024, with 259 launches worldwide. SpaceX, a key provider of launch services to NASA and the Pentagon, recorded 132 Falcon 9 flights last year — representing a little more than half of the global launch traffic. Additionally, military spacecraft deployment increased by 86%.

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