Topic: us space leadership

Rocket Report: California's New Super-Heavy Pad; 2025 in Review

Global orbital launch attempts surged 25% in 2025 to a record 329, driven overwhelmingly by the launch cadence of SpaceX and China. SpaceX set a new benchmark by launching 165 Falcon 9 rockets in 2025, solidifying U.S. leadership in space launch activity. Key industry storylines for 2026 include ...