Space Shuttle Failure Rate
The Space Shuttle program had a failure rate of approximately 1.5%. Here's the breakdown:
* Total Missions: 135
* Catastrophic Failures: 2 (Challenger and Columbia)
* Failure Rate: ~1.5%
It's important to note that these numbers were considered high for a crewed spacecraft. This risk factor was one of the key reasons the Space Shuttle program was eventually retired.
SpaceX Failure Rate
SpaceX has an impressive track record, with a high success rate for its Falcon rocket family. Here's a breakdown of their launch statistics:
* Overall Success Rate: Around 99.4%
* Falcon 9 Block 5 (current version): 100% success rate
Important Notes:
* These numbers include one partial success and one pre-launch failure.
* SpaceX's success rate aligns well with the industry standard for launch providers.
For the most up-to-date launch statistics, you can check out these resources:
* Wikipedia - List of Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy launches: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Falcon_9_and_Falcon_Heavy_launches
* SpaceX Stats: https://www.spacexstats.xyz/