Method & Sources

Source register

Every source used, the exact statement it supports, and whether that statement has been verified against the KPI definition. 24 sources · 33 source–value links.

Verification overview

Verified primary source 16 Verified secondary source 1 Partially verified 11 Conflicting evidence 3 Source verification pending 2 No reliable source identified 0

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Sources (1)

T7 · News media · Tier 4 · General media
Rocket Report: A new super-heavy launch site in California; 2025 year in review
Ars Technica
Reputable trade journalism. Counting rules (attempts vs successes, provider vs site) are not stated precisely. Context and cross-check only.
Published:
9 Jan 2026
Accessed:
9 Nov 2026
- KPI 01 · European orbital launches per year
  secondary
  "Europe with eight"; "SpaceX launched 165 Falcon 9 rockets in 2025"; "In addition to five Starship-Super Heavy launches"; "China, which attempted 92 orbital launches in 2025".
  Period: 2025 · Scope: Europe; SpaceX; China
  Limitations: Counting rule (attempts vs successes; provider vs site) not stated.
  Reliability: Tier 7 (news media). Context and cross-check only.
  Statements located in retrieved text. Contradicts supplied SpaceX (175) and China (94) figures.
  ✓ Verified secondary source
  Checked 9 Nov 2026