Q3 2025 Global Space Activity
Produced by BryceTech
BryceTech’s analysts examined global space activity in the third 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 47 orbital launches in Q3
- Chinese providers conducted 24 launches
- 1,044 spacecraft were launched globally in Q3
- Satellites under 1,200 kg represented 98% of spacecraft launched and 86% of total upmass
- An estimated 616,301 kg of spacecraft mass was launched in Q3
- Most spacecraft launched in Q3 were operated by commercial companies
- The majority of spacecraft were communications satellites, driven largely by continued Starlink deployments
Explore global launch activity, shifts in operator type, spacecraft mass class trends, and how commercial demand continues to shape the international launch landscape in the full report.
