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2024 Sees Record 259 Rocket Launches, SpaceX Leads

2/13/2025

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SpaceX Leads Launches

In 2024, the world witnessed an unprecedented 259 rocket launches, with SpaceX dominating the scene at 132. The U.S. outperformed China twofold, while new players like Blue Origin prepare to unveil their New Glenn rocket. This surge highlights a pivotal shift towards nations prioritizing their own access to the cosmos.

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NASA Fast-Tracks Crew-10

NASA is fast-tracking the Crew-10 mission, now set to launch on March 12, 2024, from Kennedy Space Center. This adjustment means astronauts aboard the Starliner can return sooner. The mission will feature the reused Dragon capsule, Endurance, as delays with a new spacecraft persist. Crew-10 will unite astronauts from NASA, JAXA, and Roscosmos for this exciting journey.

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SpaceX Leads Launches

In 2024, the world witnessed an unprecedented 259 rocket launches, with SpaceX dominating the scene at 132. The U.S. outperformed China twofold, while new players like Blue Origin prepare to unveil their New Glenn rocket. This surge highlights a pivotal shift towards nations prioritizing their own access to the cosmos.

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