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Total launches by nation, 2024

The United States saw an unprecedented 154 launches on the year. China came in second with a record 68 launches. A continued slump in space launches from Russia.

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Optimism abounds for space industry in 2025

Former U.S. Rep. Bob Walker meets with President Donald Trump in 2016. Credit: Bob WalkerFormer U.S. Rep. Bob Walker meets with President Donald Trump in 2016. Credit: Bob Walker

The Space Report convened experts from across the industry to discuss what the year ahead might bring. The section begins with a Q&A from former U.S. Rep. Bob Walker, offers insights from other key influencers, and closes with an insight from two Harvard authors

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JAXA workforce, 2014-2024

JAXA is also playing a growing role in encouraging broader growth of the Japanese space sector. In spring 2024, the Japanese cabinet approved a bill to establish a $6.7 billion that will allow JAXA to support development.JAXA is also playing a growing role in encouraging broader growth of the Japanese space sector. In spring 2024, the Japanese cabinet approved a bill to establish a $6.7 billion that will allow JAXA to support development.

JAXA is also playing a growing role in encouraging broader growth of the Japanese space sector. In spring 2024, the Japanese cabinet approved a bill to establish a $6.7 billion that will allow JAXA to support development.

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