The year 2024 was marked by significant milestones in space exploration, including the maiden flight of Ariane 6, the first successful landing of SpaceX’s Starship, and China’s Chang’e 6 mission bringing back lunar rocks from the moon’s far side. SpaceX dominated with over 128 Falcon 9 launches, while milestones for European and private ventures reflected ongoing progress in the sector. NASA’s Artemis program faced further delays, impacting future astronaut lunar missions. Key achievements and challenges in space technology highlighted an evolving landscape for space travel.