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US Achieves Record 259 Space Launches in 2024

2/18/2025

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In 2024, the US soared to new heights with a staggering 259 space launches, averaging one every 34 hours, largely thanks to SpaceX's impressive 152 missions. This surge propelled the total mass sent to orbit to a remarkable 4.2 million pounds, a 40% increase. Excitingly, 2025 promises even more action with 24 new European launch vehicles set to take flight.

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In 2024, the US soared to new heights with a staggering 259 space launches, averaging one every 34 hours, largely thanks to SpaceX's impressive 152 missions. This surge propelled the total mass sent to orbit to a remarkable 4.2 million pounds, a 40% increase. Excitingly, 2025 promises even more action with 24 new European launch vehicles set to take flight.