China has completed two orbital missions in September, bringing its total launch count for 2026 to 70 as the nation prepares for a high-intensity fourth quarter.
SpaceX is phasing out its Falcon 9 rocket to focus on Starship, leaving satellite operators with limited launch options through the end of the decade.
Launch integrator SEOPS has signed a deal for five dedicated missions on Isar Aerospace's Spectrum rocket to be executed between 2028 and 2030.
Global space agencies and private companies have scheduled nine orbital launches for the current week, including missions to the ISS and deployments for satellite constellations.
