Leading Countries in Space Exploration | Technological Advancement

Annual number of objects launched into space
This includes satellites, probes, landers, crewed spacecrafts, and space station flight elements launched into Earth
orbit or beyond.
note: Data source: United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (2024) - Learn more about this data
Space exploration and the study of outer space have fascinated humans for centuries. In recent decades, we have significantly advanced our understanding of the universe and our place within it. Space travel and exploration have opened up new frontiers and possibilities for humanity, from the first manned mission to the moon in 1969 to the ongoing efforts to send humans to Mars.
In addition to manned missions, we have also sent satellites into orbit around the Earth. These satellites serve various purposes that have revolutionized our lives, including communication, weather forecasting, surveillance, and environmental monitoring.
But, as our presence in space has increased, so has the issue of pollution. Our many launches into space have created debris, including abandoned rocket stages, old satellites, and other discarded equipment. This debris poses a significant risk to future space exploration, as it can collide with and damage functioning satellites or even endanger astronauts on space missions. This is an ongoing challenge that will require continued research and innovation to solve.
This page provides data and visualizations on space exploration, satellites, space pollution, and astronomical research.
Note: Where they differ, launch attributions are based on the commissioning country, not the country conducting the
operations.
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Your data for NZ is clearly incorrect. Rocket Lab has high launch cadence for several years with multiple small-sats deployed from each launch

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