There have been record numbers of orbital launches in each of the past three years

Guardian graphic. Source: BryceTech

Successful

Unsuccessful

250

2023

211 successful launches

200

150

100

50

0

1960

1980

2000

2020

Successful

Unsuccessful

250

2023

211 successful launches

200

150

100

50

0

1960

1970

1980

1990

2000

2010

2020