Top 10Updated 2026年3月15日
Top 10 Global Spaceports by Annual Commercial Launch Frequency
This list ranks global spaceports by their annual commercial launch frequency in 2026. These launch sites serve as critical infrastructure for global satellite internet, deep space exploration, and commercial human spaceflight, highlighting the geographic concentration and operational capacity of the commercial space industry.
Current #1
Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (SLC-40/LC-39A)
Interesting Facts & Summary
The Geographic Engines of Commercial Spaceflight
- SpaceX's Dominance: Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg lead globally due to the rapid reuse cycle of SpaceX's Falcon fleet.
- Rise of Private Spaceports: Smaller, commercially-operated launch sites, such as the Mahia Peninsula in New Zealand, are becoming hubs for frequent small-lift missions.
- Key Trends: The surge in mega-constellation deployments is bifurcating launch operations: low-inclination sites (like Cape Canaveral) focus on heavy-lift, while high-inclination sites (like Vandenberg) specialize in polar orbits.
| Rank | Launch Site Name | Annual Launches | Location/Operator |
|---|---|---|---|
Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (SLC-40/LC-39A) | 72 | USA / SpaceX | |
Vandenberg Space Force Base (SLC-4) | 38 | USA / SpaceX | |
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center | 24 | China / CMSA | |
| 4 | Mahia Peninsula Launch Complex (LC-1) | 18 | New Zealand / Rocket Lab |
| 5 | Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center | 15 | China / CNSA |
| 6 | Guiana Space Centre | 12 | French Guiana / ESA |
| 7 | Xichang Satellite Launch Center | 10 | China / CNSA |
| 8 | Kennedy Space Center | 9 | USA / NASA |
| 9 | Vostochny Cosmodrome | 8 | Russia / Roscosmos |
| 10 | Plesetsk Cosmodrome | 7 | Russia / VKS |
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