- SpaceX launched 165 Falcon 9 rockets into orbit in 2025 — nearly one every other day — accounting for roughly 85% of all U.S. orbital launches and almost twice as many orbital launches as the entire nation of China managed that year.
- The 165 Falcon 9 launches set another annual record, the sixth in a row for the company.
- Of those 165 Falcon 9 flights, 123 carried Starlink satellites, SpaceX’s own internet constellation.
- No one else operates a reusable orbital rocket at anything like this tempo, which is the plainest explanation for why the gap to everyone else is so wide.
- China managed roughly 90 launches in the same period, up from around 66 the year before, marking its fastest growth yet.
- Set SpaceX’s 165 against China’s 90 and a single company comes out at nearly double an entire national programme.
In 2025, SpaceX achieved a remarkable milestone by launching 165 Falcon 9 rockets, setting a new annual record for the sixth consecutive year. This pace translates to nearly one launch every other day, accounting for approximately 85% of all U.S. orbital launches.1
The impressive figure of 165 launches starkly contrasts with China's 90 launches, which was an increase from 66 the previous year, marking its fastest growth yet. SpaceX's dominance is underscored by the fact that it nearly doubled the total launches of an entire national program, showcasing the company's unparalleled capability in the space sector.
Of the 165 Falcon 9 flights, 123 were dedicated to carrying Starlink satellites, which form SpaceX's own internet constellation. This focus on reusable rockets has allowed SpaceX to maintain a launch tempo unmatched by any other operator, further widening the gap between it and its competitors.
As the only company operating a reusable orbital rocket at such a high frequency, SpaceX's achievements highlight the significant advancements in space technology and the competitive landscape of global space exploration.
“In 2025, SpaceX achieved a record 165 Falcon 9 launches, nearly one every other day. This accounted for about 85% of all U.S. orbital launches, significantly outpacing China's 90 launches.”
Space Daily
