1998 in spaceflight
| Orbital launches | |
|---|---|
| First | 7 January |
| Last | 30 December |
| Total | 82 |
| Successes | 75 |
| Failures | 5 |
| Partial failures | 2 |
| Catalogued | 77 |
| National firsts | |
| Satellite | Egypt Chile |
| Space traveller | Spain |
| Rockets | |
| Maiden flights | Athena II Delta II 7326 Delta II 7420 Delta II 7425 Delta III Shtil' |
| Retirements | Atlas II Titan IVA |
| Crewed flights | |
| Orbital | 7 |
| Total travellers | 39 |
This article outlines notable events occurring in 1998 in spaceflight, including major launches and EVAs.