Top 10 Countries With the Most Satellites in Space

As of mid-2025, over 12,952 satellites are orbiting Earth!

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1,559 satellites

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906 satellites

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763 satellites

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1,559 satellites

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100+ satellites

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136 satellites

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82 satellites

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64 satellites

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66 satellites

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