This report analyzes global orbital space launches in the second quarter of 2025.
It highlights that U.S. providers led with 54 launches, followed by China with 19, and details that SpaceX was the top launch provider. The report notes a total of 1,198 spacecraft launched worldwide, with smaller satellites comprising the majority. Communications satellites dominated the launches, driven by the Starlink constellation deployment. Most spacecraft are operated by commercial companies, and the report compares Q2 2025 data with Q3 2024 for context.