ORBX ETF Rides Quadrupling of Orbital Launch Attempts to 325

The cost of delivering payloads to low-Earth orbit has fallen more than 95% since the 1960s, to under $3,000 per kilogram on SpaceX's Falcon 9 this decade, according to Global X ETFs. The drop stems largely from reusable rocket technology, which has made each launch cheaper and allowed higher frequency. As a result, global orbital launch attempts have nearly quadrupled over the past decade to roughly 325 in 2025, the firm wrote in a report.

The improving economics have made space more accessible, fueling a surge in satellite deployment. Satellite broadband projects are adding thousands of satellites to the constellation, while government and defense agencies continue to fund space infrastructure. The sector's revenue base is broadening, with recurring income from broadband subscriptions and long-term government contracts.