SpaceX And China Drive Global Launch Activity
The year 2025 saw a record-breaking number of orbital launches, driven in part by the activities of SpaceX and China. On December 8, SpaceX launched 29 Starlink v2-mini satellites from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center. This milestone reflects the growing demand for space-based services and the increasing capabilities of launch providers. The record-breaking year was reported by an unknown source.