NATO vs Russia: Yearly number of objects launched into outer space
NATO
1
in 1991
Russia
89
in 2025
NATO rank
2nd
Russia rank
3rd
Yearly number of objects launched into outer space over time
- NATO
- Russia
How they compare
Russia currently reports 89 against 1 in NATO, a difference of 88.
That makes Russia's figure about 89.0 times NATO's.
Across all 5 years both countries report, Russia has been ahead every year.
NATO ranks 2nd and Russia ranks 3rd 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 | 1 | 102.33 | 101.33 | Russia |
| 1980s | 1 | 115 | 114 | Russia |
| 1990s | 1 | 83 | 82 | Russia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher yearly number of objects launched into outer space, NATO or Russia?
- Russia, at 89 against 1 in NATO as of 2025.
- What is the difference in yearly number of objects launched into outer space between NATO and Russia?
- 88, 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 yearly number of objects launched into outer space?
- NATO ranks 2nd and Russia ranks 3rd of 2 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Yearly number of objects launched into outer space. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.