NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have returned safely to Earth after a lengthy space mission, marking an end to a complex narrative in human space exploration. The article provides insights from Bryce Tech's annual launch report for 2024, indicating that US launch providers conducted nearly 60% of all orbital launches last year. Notably, SpaceX dominated the market with 134 launches primarily deploying Starlink satellites, while commercial providers represented 70% of the industry. As the competition for upmass continues, SpaceX remains far ahead in terms of payloads lofted into orbit.
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams return to Earth, concluding a dramatic chapter in human spaceflight, and reuniting them with their loved ones.
Bryce Tech's annual report revealed that US providers conducted 60% of launches last year, with commercial providers responsible for 70% and small satellites dominating the payloads.
SpaceX's dominance was evident, with 134 launches placing 2,390 satellites into orbit, primarily Starlink, outpacing competitors like China and Rocket Lab significantly.
The competition in upmass showed SpaceX lofting 1.86 million kg into space, while its nearest US competitor, ULA, lifted only 29,000 kg.
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