NATO vs United States: Cumulative number of objects launched into outer space
NATO
5
in 1991
United States
15,677
in 2025
NATO rank
2nd
United States rank
1st
Cumulative number of objects launched into outer space over time
- NATO
- United States
How they compare
United States currently reports 15,677 against 5 in NATO, a difference of 15,672.
That makes United States's figure about 3,135.4 times NATO's.
Across all 5 years both countries report, United States has been ahead every year.
NATO ranks 2nd and United States ranks 1st of 2 groups.
United States has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | NATO | United States | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2 | 755.33 | 753.33 | United States |
| 1980s | 4 | 1,055 | 1,051 | United States |
| 1990s | 5 | 1,226 | 1,221 | United States |
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 United States?
- United States, at 15,677 against 5 in NATO as of 2025.
- What is the difference in cumulative number of objects launched into outer space between NATO and United States?
- 15,672, with United States ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for NATO and United States?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 1991.
- How do NATO and United States rank globally for cumulative number of objects launched into outer space?
- NATO ranks 2nd and United States ranks 1st 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.