If you’re a fan of rocket launches, you’ll absolutely love these maps created by Flight Atlas.
The site launched earlier this year, but a recent post on X by Rocket Lab boss Peter Beck has brought it more attention.
Flight Atlas allows you to filter rocket launches in a variety of ways, including rocket type, date, country and company. Hover over each rocket image to view vehicle information and launch details.
Even better, the data is presented with stunning images depicting every single rocket ever used and presented in size ratio based on real-world dimensions. With that in mind, notice how SpaceX’s 123-meter-tall Starship towers above all others, and don’t miss Rocket Lab’s fancy Electron rocket, which stands just 18 meters tall.
The default view on the Flight Atlas homepage shows every rocket launch that has occurred worldwide since January 1st of this year, and you’ll probably be surprised at how many there have been.
Once you start playing around with the filters, you’ll get fascinating insights into the world of rocket launches. For example, compare the number of launches in 2011 to that in 2025 and you’ll see the impact SpaceX has had with its Falcon 9 work rocket.
In 2011, for example, there were only 78 rocket launches worldwide, with just two Falcon 9 launches taking place at the time. But in 2025, the map expands dramatically, largely due to the 160 Falcon 9 launches to date, most of which have involved the use of Starlink internet satellites.
SpaceX’s massive Starship rocket first appears on the map in 2023 when it completed its first test flight. But beware – this beast may dominate the visuals starting next year as SpaceX looks to significantly expand its testing program for the next-generation rocket.
