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Launch to low Earth orbit

Commercial and government launch services that place satellites in low Earth orbit.

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One provider dominates: SpaceX flew 165 of 325 orbital launches in 2025 (nearly 51%) and launched 85% of satellites (BryceTech). Alternatives are capacity-limited, so small-satellite constellations depend on SpaceX rideshare and manifest availability.

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Space-based kinetic interceptorsSBIs are planned for a proliferated LEO constellation; cheap launch is cited as what made them feasible.Development

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Apex

Apex-funded demonstration in which an 'Orbital Magazine' satellite deploys two prototype interceptors on orbit; launch slated for June 2026.

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NewsBryceTech Report Shows SpaceX Accounted for 50% of Launches in 2025
Via Satellite · Apr 10, 2026 · Supports Input
“SpaceX dominates here, completing 165 orbital launches in 2025 — accounting for nearly 51% of the global total of launches.”

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