Cumulative number of objects launched into space in Russia
Russia: Cumulative number of objects launched into space was 3,914 objects in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Cumulative number of objects launched into space in Russia, 1957–2025
Source: United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in objects.
Analysis
The most recent figure for cumulative number of objects launched into space in Russia is 3,914 objects, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 69 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.3% on the previous year and up 12.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cumulative number of objects launched into space in Russia peaked at 3,914 objects in 2025 and was at its lowest, 2 objects, in 1957.
That places Russia 2nd out of 50 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 3.67 objects | 2 objects | 6 objects | 3 |
| 1960s | 155.4 objects | 9 objects | 406 objects | 10 |
| 1970s | 955.7 objects | 494 objects | 1,441 objects | 10 |
| 1980s | 2,080 objects | 1,551 objects | 2,582 objects | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,939 objects | 2,678 objects | 3,096 objects | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,216 objects | 3,119 objects | 3,313 objects | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,452 objects | 3,337 objects | 3,567 objects | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,722 objects | 3,591 objects | 3,914 objects | 6 |
Countries ranked near Russia
- 1 United States 15,677 objects compare
- 3 China 1,759 objects compare
- 4 United Kingdom 807 objects compare
- 5 Japan 384 objects compare
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.03 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.367 °C (2025)
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- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is cumulative number of objects launched into space in Russia?
- Cumulative number of objects launched into space in Russia was 3,914 objects in 2025, according to United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest cumulative number of objects launched into space recorded in Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 3,914 objects in 2025.
- What is the lowest cumulative number of objects launched into space recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2 objects in 1957.
- How does Russia rank for cumulative number of objects launched into space?
- Russia ranks 2nd out of 50 countries with data for 2025.
- Is cumulative number of objects launched into space rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Russia data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Cumulative number of objects launched into space. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Cumulative number of satellites, probes, landers, crewed spacecrafts, and space station flight elements, launched into Earth orbit or beyond.