How many space launches have taken place in 2026?

So far in 2026, there have been 235 successful space launches recorded on our platform. The aerospace sector continues to break records for orbital missions.

Which companies have launched the most rockets into space?

The leading companies and agencies in launch frequency are Soviet Space Program, United States Air Force, SpaceX, currently dominating the global aerospace industry by completed missions.

What space launches are scheduled for September?

For the month of September, there are currently 13 space missions scheduled. You can watch the real-time countdown for each mission on our upcoming launches calendar.

Which launch sites or spaceports launch the most rockets?

The space bases with the highest historical activity are Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA. These facilities are key hubs for satellite deployment and crewed missions.

How can I watch a space launch live?

Aorbita includes links to the live streams for each mission. On every launch detail page, you will find the link to the official broadcast from the responsible agency or company, along with a real-time countdown.

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Upcoming Missions Countdown

Long March 8A | Unknown Payload - 9/23/2026 (Long March 8A | China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation)
Long March 6A | Unknown Payload - 9/24/2026 (Long March 6A | China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation)
Electron | Owlright, Owlright, Owlright (StriX Launch 13) - 9/26/2026 (Electron | Rocket Lab)
Falcon 9 Block 5 | USSF-385 - 9/26/2026 (Falcon 9 | SpaceX)
Starship | Starlink Group 31-1 (Starship Flight 14) - 9/28/2026 (Starship | SpaceX)

Recent Successful Launches

Kinetica 1 | 9 satellites - 9/20/2026 (Kinetica 1 | CAS Space)
Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 15-27 - 9/20/2026 (Falcon 9 | SpaceX)
Long March 2D | PIESAT-2 13-16 - 9/19/2026 (Long March 2D | China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation)
Electron | Owl By The Dozen (StriX Launch 12) - 9/19/2026 (Electron | Rocket Lab)
Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat | Glonass-K1 No. 20 (?) - 9/17/2026 (Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat-M | Russian Space Forces)

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Global Space Agencies and Companies

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation: The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) is the main contractor for the Chinese space program. It is state-owned and has a number...
European Space Agency: The European Space Agency is an intergovernmental organisation of 22 member states. Established in 1975 and headquartered in Paris, France, ESA has a ...
Indian Space Research Organization: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is the space agency of the Government of India headquartered in the city of Bangalore. Its vision is to ...
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency: The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is Japan's national aero-space agency. Through the merger of three previously independent organizations,...
National Aeronautics and Space Administration: The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is an independent agency of the executive branch of the United States federal government responsible...
Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS): The Roscosmos State Corporation for Space Activities, commonly known as Roscosmos, is the governmental body responsible for the space science program ...

Arianespace: Arianespace SA is a multinational company founded in 1980 as the world's first commercial launch service provider. It undertakes the production, opera...
Blue Origin: Blue Origin is an American privately funded aerospace manufacturer and spaceflight services company set up by Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos with its h...
Isar Aerospace: Isar Aerospace is a German aerospace company based in Munich, Germany. The company was founded in 2018....
Payload Aerospace S.L.: Payload Aerospace S.L. is a Spanish company developing two partially-reusable launch vehicles called Miura 1 and Miura 5....
Rocket Lab: Rocket Lab is an American aerospace manufacturer with a wholly owned New Zealand subsidiary. The company develops lightweight, cost-effective commerci...
SpaceX: Space Exploration Technologies Corp., known as SpaceX, is an American aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company headquartered in Haw...

Launch Sites and Spaceports

Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation: Plesetsk Cosmodrome is a Russian spaceport located in Mirny, Arkhangelsk Oblast, about 800 km north of Moscow and approximately 200 km south of Arkhan...
Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand: Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 is a commercial spaceport located close to Ahuriri Point at the southern tip of Māhia Peninsula, on the east coast of New ...
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA: Vandenberg Space Force Base is a United States Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County, California. Established in 1941, Vandenberg Space Force Base ...
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA: Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) is an installation of the United States Space Force's Space Launch Delta 45, located on Cape Canaveral in B...
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana: The Guiana Space Centre is a European spaceport to the northwest of Kourou in French Guiana, a region of France in South America. Kourou is located at...
Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India: Satish Dhawan Space Centre – SDSC (formerly Sriharikota Range – SHAR) is the primary spaceport of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), locat...
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan: The Baikonur Cosmodrome is a spaceport operated by Russia within Kazakhstan. Located in the Kazakh city of Baikonur, it is the largest operational spa...
Andøya Spaceport: Andøya Space, also named Andøya Space Center and formerly Andøya Rocket Range, is a rocket launch site, rocket range, and spaceport on Andøya island (...

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