en.Wedoany.com Reported - On April 10, 2026, space research firm BryceTech released its annual review report on the 2025 launch market. The report shows that globally, there were 325 orbital launches in 2025, deploying 4,544 spacecraft, representing an increase of approximately 25% in launch count and a 54% increase in the number of spacecraft compared to 2024. BryceTech noted in the report that this record-breaking year for spaceflight is defined by the continued acceleration of global launch cadence and increased participation from launch providers. The trend is led by the United States and commercial companies, with a further proliferation of small satellites primarily for communications, indicating the ongoing expansion of the orbital economy.

The United States remains the dominant force in global space launches. The report indicates that nearly 60% of launches were conducted by U.S. providers, reinforcing their central role in global space activities. SpaceX holds absolute dominance in this field, completing 165 orbital launches in 2025, accounting for nearly 51% of global launch attempts. SpaceX launched 85% of the satellites deployed globally that year. The BryceTech report did not separately list the proportion of Starlink launches, but tracking data shows that out of SpaceX's 170 launches for the year (including 165 Falcon 9 and 5 Starship launches), 122 were specifically dedicated to deploying Starlink satellites, accounting for 74%. A total of 3,190 Starlink V2 mini satellites were deployed throughout the year. On the global launch leaderboard, China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) ranked second with 68 orbital launches. The only other two entities reaching double-digit launches were Rocket Lab, which completed 18 Electron rocket launches in 2025 with a 100% mission success rate, and Roscosmos, the Russian State Space Corporation, which completed 17 orbital launches in 2025.

The dominance of small satellites was prominent in 2025. According to BryceTech data, small satellites with a mass less than 1200 kg accounted for 98% of launched spacecraft. The company noted in its report that this highlights the "industry shift towards compact, efficient designs." In the second quarter, a total of 1,198 spacecraft were deployed globally, with small satellites accounting for 98% of the count and 87% of the total launched mass. In the third quarter, 1,044 spacecraft were deployed, with small satellites maintaining a 98% share and accounting for 86% of the total mass. Global service providers launched approximately 2.7 million kilograms of spacecraft mass throughout 2025.

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