172 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 6 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 6 AM UTC. Mostly link posts (62%).
r/spaceflight Traffic & Engagement r/spaceflight Traffic & Engagement
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r/spaceflight Most Active Times When r/spaceflight Is Most Active
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r/spaceflight Flair Performance r/spaceflight Flair Performance
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r/spaceflight Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/spaceflight
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| space | 65 (37.8%) | 39 | 5 |
| first | 27 (15.7%) | 92 | 12 |
| spaceflight | 27 (15.7%) | 9 | 1 |
| july | 26 (15.1%) | 57 | 5 |
| daily | 21 (12.2%) | 9 | 1 |
| flight | 19 (11.1%) | 100 | 10 |
| rocket | 18 (10.5%) | 108 | 17 |
| mission | 17 (9.9%) | 16 | 1 |
| apollo | 17 (9.9%) | 49 | 10 |
| date | 17 (9.9%) | 16 | 1 |
r/spaceflight Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/spaceflight
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 26 | 11 |
| en.wikipedia.org | 14 | 16 |
| youtube.com | 14 | 15 |
| thespacereview.com | 13 | 14 |
| space.com | 4 | 26 |
| thehill.com | 4 | 1 |
r/spaceflight Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/spaceflight
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Latest photos of recovered Long March 10B first stage
Incredible Slow-Mo of the 33 Raptor Engines powering B20 into the heavens during Flight 13
Video: Successful recovery of China's Long March-10B rocket
On July 23, CZ-3B encountered a direct lightning strike during ascent stage, but successfully put the payload into orbit
Japan´s space agency JAXA conducted the first test flight of its experimental reusable rocket RV-X on July 11, 2026
Photographed by Harrison Schmitt, Command Module Pilot Ronald Evans performs the third and final deep-space EVA of the Apollo program. The Earth can be seen in the background. (Apollo 17)
Who always loved the Sierra Space Dream Chaser?
China's Long March-10B carrier rocket has accomplished successful first-stage recovery
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is rotated to vertical at KSC's Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, Thursday, June 25, 2026
Starship Flight 13 has lift off!
r/spaceflight Audience Overlap r/spaceflight Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/spaceflight FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/spaceflight
What's the best time to post on r/spaceflight?
Based on posting volume, r/spaceflight is most active on Wednesdays around 6 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/spaceflight?
r/spaceflight averages 6 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/spaceflight get?
Posts on r/spaceflight average about 51 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/spaceflight get most?
On r/spaceflight, most posts are link posts (62%)