Russia vs United Kingdom: Cumulative number of objects launched into outer space
Russia
3,914
in 2025
United Kingdom
807
in 2025
Russia rank
2nd
United Kingdom rank
4th
Cumulative number of objects launched into outer space over time
- Russia
- United Kingdom
How they compare
Russia currently reports 3,914 against 807 in United Kingdom, a difference of 3,107.
That makes Russia's figure about 4.9 times United Kingdom's.
Across all 40 years both countries report, Russia has been ahead every year.
Russia ranks 2nd and United Kingdom ranks 4th of 50 countries.
Russia has averaged higher in every one of the 7 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Russia | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 198 | 2.75 | 195.25 | Russia |
| 1970s | 853 | 10 | 843 | Russia |
| 1980s | 2,191 | 18.5 | 2,173 | Russia |
| 1990s | 2,916 | 28.8 | 2,887 | Russia |
| 2000s | 3,221 | 41.43 | 3,179 | Russia |
| 2010s | 3,452 | 77.7 | 3,375 | Russia |
| 2020s | 3,722 | 620 | 3,102 | Russia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher cumulative number of objects launched into outer space, Russia or United Kingdom?
- Russia, at 3,914 against 807 in United Kingdom as of 2025.
- What is the difference in cumulative number of objects launched into outer space between Russia and United Kingdom?
- 3,107, with Russia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Russia and United Kingdom?
- 40 years are reported by both, from 1962 to 2025.
- How do Russia and United Kingdom rank globally for cumulative number of objects launched into outer space?
- Russia ranks 2nd and United Kingdom ranks 4th of 50 countries.
- 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.