Small Satellites Dominated Space Industry In 2022

SpaceX and OneWeb’s communications satellites make up the bulk of small satellites launched last year.

Credit: OneWeb
Small satellites dominated the space industry in terms of numbers, accounting for 95% of all spacecraft launched in 2022, according to a report by Bryce Tech. Last year, a record 2,304 small satellites, weighing less than 1,322 lb., were launched into orbit, the research and engineering services...

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