Q1 2025 Global Space Activity
Produced by BryceTech
BryceTech’s analysts examined global space activity in the first quarter of 2025, using proprietary launch and spacecraft records, published datasets, and historical sources. The analysis was validated against industry benchmarks to ensure accuracy.
- U.S. providers conducted 42 orbital launches in Q1
- Chinese providers conducted 17 launches
- A total of 900 spacecraft were launched globally
- Satellites under 1,200 kg accounted for 98% of spacecraft launched and 85% of total upmass
- An estimated 551,185 kg of spacecraft mass was launched
- Most spacecraft launched in Q1 were operated by commercial companies
- The majority of spacecraft were communications satellites, largely driven by continued Starlink deployments
Explore launch activity, shifts in operator type, and how commercial demand is shaping the global launch landscape in the full report.
