Infographic: Global spending on space exploration reached a record high in 2024.
According to the consulting firm Novaspace, governments around the world spent $135 billion on space activities in 2024, marking a 10 percent increase compared to 2023. The primary driver of this growth was the defense space sector, which saw investments reach $73 billion.
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An analysis revealed that several countries are increasing their investments in the space sector. While the United States continues to lead in global government spending, its share fell to 59% last year, down from over 75% in 2000. This decline reflects the growing investments from China and other nations in the space industry.
China ranked second in government spending on the space sector, Japan came in third, Russia fourth, and France fifth.