Mapped: 6k Rocket Launches
21 hours ago
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- #rocket launches
- Humanity has launched thousands of rockets, instruments, and people into orbit and beyond.
- Out of 6,060 rocket launches analyzed, 5,603 successfully reached orbit, with a success rate exceeding 90% today.
- Launch success was not always high; in the 1950s, over half of launches failed to reach orbit.
- The analysis includes national statistics, spaceport locations, launch date trends, and interactive data exploration features.
- The project, titled 'T-Minus 6000', showcases humanity's journey to orbit with elegance and was featured as one of Esri ArcGIS StoryMaps' favorite stories of 2021.
- Created by Aaron Koelker, the map was contributed through the Maps.com submission program.