State of Space
June 2026
A data-driven analysis of launch activity, funding, market movements, regulatory changes, and technology milestones across the global space industry.
Launch Activity
Section 1
16
Total Launches
Same as last month
0
Successful
0%
Success Rate
8
Upcoming (30d)
16 orbital launches were attempted this month with a 0% success rate. Launch cadence held steady versus the prior month. 8 launches are on the manifest for the next 30 days.
Notable Launches
Long March 7A | TJSW-26A
2026-06-23 · China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation · Long March 7A
Falcon 9 Block 5 | NROL-179
2026-06-19 · SpaceX · Falcon 9 Block 5
NASA Katalyst Swift Reboost Preview Teleconference
2026-06-17
Kuaizhou 11 | Unknown Payload
2026-06-17 · ExPace · Kuaizhou 11
Long March 3B/E | Shijian 31
2026-06-16 · China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation · Long March 3B/E
Upcoming Launches
Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-45
2026-06-25 · SpaceX · Falcon 9 Block 5
US EVA-95 Preview News Conference
2026-06-25
Pegasus XL | Swift Boost Mission
2026-06-27 · Northrop Grumman Space Systems · Pegasus XL
Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-40
2026-06-28 · SpaceX · Falcon 9 Block 5
Falcon 9 Block 5 | Sirius SXM-11
2026-06-29 · SpaceX · Falcon 9 Block 5
South Korean ADD Solid-Fuel SLV | Demo Flight
2026-06-29 · Agency for Defense Development · South Korean ADD Solid-Fuel SLV
Vulcan | NROL-64
2026-06-30 · United Launch Alliance · Vulcan
Falcon 9 Block 5 | Rivada 7
2026-06-30 · SpaceX · Falcon 9 Block 5
Funding & Investment
Section 2
$0
Total Raised
Flat
0
Deals Closed
N/A
Avg Deal Size
N/A
Top Sector
Space companies raised $0 across 0 deals this month. Investment activity held steady.
Market Movers
Section 3
0
Public Companies Tracked
$0
Combined Market Cap
N/A
Top Gainer
N/A
Biggest Decliner
0 publicly traded space companies are tracked with a combined market capitalization of $0.
Regulatory Watch
Section 4
5
Regulatory Updates
0
Company Filings
5
Policy News
5 regulatory developments were tracked this month including 0 company filings and 5 policy news items. Space regulation continues to evolve as commercial activity scales and international coordination intensifies.
Notable Headlines
When Gabbard entered Congress in 2013 she became the first Hindu American to serve as a US Representative, and she swore her oath on the Bhagavad Gita rather than a Bible
SpaceDaily · 2026-06-24
Berlin’s Space Reset: “The Government Only Succeeds If Industry Succeeds”
SpaceWatch.Global · 2026-06-24
Hot Jupiter Endures Star-Powered Barbecue
Universe Today · 2026-06-24
Todd Halvorson
NASA Watch · 2026-06-23
Isaac Hollingsworth Needs Your Help
NASA Watch · 2026-06-23
Technology Milestones
Section 5
0
Major Milestones
4
Tech Stories
0 significant technology milestones were achieved this month across the space industry. Innovation continues across propulsion, satellite communications, Earth observation, and in-space manufacturing.
Notable Headlines
NASA Robotic Tech Demo Will Advance Prototype Gamma-Ray Detectors
NASA Technology · 2026-06-11
NASA Equips Astronauts, Industry with Robotic Intelligence
NASA Technology · 2026-06-10
NASA Concludes Antenna Mishap Investigation, Releases Report
NASA Technology · 2026-06-05
NASA Says Farewell to MAVEN Mars Mission, Hosts Media Call Today
NASA Technology · 2026-06-03
Month Ahead
Section 6
10
Scheduled Launches
0
Key Events
Looking ahead: 10 launches are scheduled over the next 30 days. Next up: Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-45 (2026-06-25). Key themes to watch include commercial crew rotations, constellation deployment cadence, and defense procurement timelines.
Upcoming Launches
Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-45
2026-06-25 · SpaceX · Falcon 9 Block 5
US EVA-95 Preview News Conference
2026-06-25
Pegasus XL | Swift Boost Mission
2026-06-27 · Northrop Grumman Space Systems · Pegasus XL
Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-40
2026-06-28 · SpaceX · Falcon 9 Block 5
Falcon 9 Block 5 | Sirius SXM-11
2026-06-29 · SpaceX · Falcon 9 Block 5
South Korean ADD Solid-Fuel SLV | Demo Flight
2026-06-29 · Agency for Defense Development · South Korean ADD Solid-Fuel SLV
Vulcan | NROL-64
2026-06-30 · United Launch Alliance · Vulcan
Falcon 9 Block 5 | Rivada 7
2026-06-30 · SpaceX · Falcon 9 Block 5
Vulcan | SDA Tranche 1 Tracking Layer B
2026-06-30 · United Launch Alliance · Vulcan
Themis Demonstrator | T1H-1
2026-06-30 · European Space Agency · Themis Demonstrator
Industry Pulse
Section 7
3669
News Articles Tracked
232
Companies Monitored
50+
Data Sources
30+
Automated Pipelines
SpaceNexus tracked 3669 industry news articles and monitored 232 companies this month across 50+ data sources including NASA, NOAA, SEC, CelesTrak, and SAM.gov.
Notable Headlines
Asteroid zooming past Earth on Saturday visible to stargazers
Phys.org Space · 2026-06-24
Most cat owners I know assume their older cat is just slowing down with age — veterinary research suggests up to 92% of cats over ten have arthritis, and most are hiding it
SpaceDaily · 2026-06-24
A Controversial Ancient Human Burial Site Just Got More Mysterious
ScienceAlert Space · 2026-06-24
As 'Avatar: Fire & Ash' hits Disney+, we look at 3 of the weirdest alien creatures in the 'Avatar' movies
Space.com · 2026-06-24
“Seeing this Nikon Z8 deal is painful — especially since I bought mine at full price!” Our Senior Manager took the hit so you don’t have to!
Space.com · 2026-06-24
The universe may be hiding conscious minds stranger than we can imagine
ScienceDaily Space · 2026-06-24
Is The Anti-Matter Rocket The Ultimate Engine?
Scott Manley · 2026-06-24
ESA technology development survey opens procurement pipeline for Canadian space innovators
SpaceQ · 2026-06-24
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Published by the SpaceNexus Intelligence Team using data from NASA, NOAA, SEC, CelesTrak, SAM.gov, and 50+ additional sources.