Commercial Infrastructure and Support Industries
Launch Industry
Launches and New Vehicle Debuts Climbed in 2020, But So Did the Failure Rate
Introduction | The global launch pace set in 2020 tied as the highest in decades, but with that came an increase in risk and a shift in the major players.…
2017 – Launch Industry – Snapshot
In 2017, there were 91 launch attempts, 85 of which were successful. Launches procured by commercial satellite operators accounted for 26 of the attempts, and 25 of the successes –making…
2015 – Launch Industry
Attempted orbital launches decreased from ## in 2014 to ## in 2015. Of these ## launches, ## successfully reached orbit. There were ## launch attempts for commercial payloads and the…
2016 – Launch Industry – Snapshot
Attempted orbital launches decreased from 86 in 2015 to 85 in 2016. Of these 85 launches, 83 successfully reached orbit. There were 21 launch attempts for commercial payloads, and the…
Economy: Space Economy – TSR 2016
Economy: Space Economy - TSR 2016 an annual review of the commercial space infrastructure and support industries and space-based products and services used on Earth. This edition also delves into…
Launch Industry
Attempted orbital launches decreased from ## in 2014 to ## in 2015. Of these ## launches, ## successfully reached orbit. There were ## launch attempts for commercial payloads and the…
2007 – Launch Industry
Commercial launch industry revenue exhibited modest growth in 2007, increasing #% over 2006. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reports that the commercial launch vehicle industry generated $## billion in revenue…
2012 – Launch Industry
In 2012, ## orbital launches were attempted, carrying ## payloads, including satellites, interplanetary probes, and flights to the International Space Station (ISS). Compared to the 2011 total of ## launch…
2013 – Launch Industry
In 2013, ## orbital launches were attempted carrying ## payloads, including satellites, interplanetary probes, and flights to the International Space Station (ISS). Of these ## launches, ## successfully placed their…
2014 – Launch Industry
Attempted orbital launches increased from ## in 2013 to ## for 2014. Of these ## launches, ## successfully placed their primary payloads into orbit. There were ## launch attempts for…