Q2 2025 Global Space Activity
Produced by BryceTech
BryceTech’s analysts examined global space activity in the second quarter of 2025, using proprietary launch and spacecraft records, published datasets, and historical sources. The analysis was validated against industry benchmarks to ensure accuracy.
- U.S. providers conducted 54 orbital launches in Q2
- Chinese providers conducted 19 launches
- A total of 1,198 spacecraft were launched globally
- Satellites under 1,200 kg accounted for 98% of spacecraft launched and 87% of total upmass
- An estimated 743,770 kg of spacecraft mass was launched in Q2
- Most spacecraft launched in Q2 were operated by commercial companies
- The majority of spacecraft were communications satellites, largely driven by continued Starlink deployments
Explore launch activity, shifts in operator type, and how commercial demand continues to shape the global launch landscape in the full report.
