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SpaceX Dominates 2025 Rocket Launches Despite Starship Failures

1/6/2026

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In 2025, Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) topped the US rocket companies, launching 165 rockets and delivering over 1 million kg of cargo to orbit, according to Ars Technica's annual assessment.
SpaceX remained NASA's key contractor for the International Space Station.
The Starship vehicle experienced failures in its first three launches.
Later in 2025, the company achieved successful flights and planned the Block 3 version.

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Story summary

In 2025, Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) topped the US rocket companies, launching 165 rockets and delivering over 1 million kg of cargo to orbit, according to Ars Technica's annual assessment.
SpaceX remained NASA's key contractor for the International Space Station.
The Starship vehicle experienced failures in its first three launches.
Later in 2025, the company achieved successful flights and planned the Block 3 version.