The space industry marked a transformative year in 2024, highlighted by SpaceX's successful catch of its Super Heavy booster and Boeing's Starliner facing setbacks during its crewed test mission. The Polaris Dawn mission showcased the first private spacewalk, while multiple firms, including Intuitive Machines and various national entities, attempted lunar landings with mixed results. Notably, the Space Force awarded substantial contracts to commercial providers, indicating strong government backing for private space enterprises. This year underscored the rapid advancements and increasing competition within the space sector.