In 2000, there were ten commercial launches licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for revenue that totaled about $625 million. This total represents seven launches from U.S. ranges for commercial and government customers plus three launches by the multinational Sea Launch venture. Overall, 35 worldwide commercial launches occurred in 2000. This number is slightly less than prior years (39 in 1999 and 41 in 1998). However, the U.S. percentage of commercial launches declined more precipitously. There were seven U.S. commercial launches in 2000, or 20 percent of the world total. The United States captured 38 percent of the commercial launches in 1999 and 54 percent in 1998. Also, the ten launches licensed by the FAA in 2000 were fewer than expected and represented a decrease from prior years (17 in 1999 and 22 in 1998). 3A vehicle, which deployed a communications spacecraft for Eutelsat.


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    Title :

    Commercial Space Transportation: 2000 Year in Review


    Publication date :

    2001


    Size :

    15 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English