NATO vs Russia: Cumulative number of objects launched into outer space
NATO
5
in 1991
Russia
3,914
in 2025
NATO rank
2nd
Russia rank
2nd
Cumulative number of objects launched into outer space over time
- NATO
- Russia
How they compare
Russia currently reports 3,914 against 5 in NATO, a difference of 3,909.
That makes Russia's figure about 782.8 times NATO's.
Across all 5 years both countries report, Russia has been ahead every year.
NATO ranks 2nd and Russia ranks 2nd of 2 groups.
Russia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | NATO | Russia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2 | 734.33 | 732.33 | Russia |
| 1980s | 4 | 2,025 | 2,021 | Russia |
| 1990s | 5 | 2,761 | 2,756 | Russia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher cumulative number of objects launched into outer space, NATO or Russia?
- Russia, at 3,914 against 5 in NATO as of 2025.
- What is the difference in cumulative number of objects launched into outer space between NATO and Russia?
- 3,909, with Russia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for NATO and Russia?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 1991.
- How do NATO and Russia rank globally for cumulative number of objects launched into outer space?
- NATO ranks 2nd and Russia ranks 2nd of 2 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Cumulative number of objects launched into outer space. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.