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The Growing Satellite Presence in Earth’s Orbit: What 2024 Data Reveals

In 2024, Earth’s orbital landscape has never been more active. With approximately 9,900 operational satellites circling the planet, space is getting increasingly crowded. The significant rise in satellite deployments is driven by advancements in technology, the proliferation of small satellites, and the relentless demand for improved communication networks and Earth observation systems. Why So Many […]


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How Many Satellites are Orbiting Earth in 2022?

As of recent estimates, approximately 58% of the satellites in Earth’s orbit remain operational, while the rest are inactive. The year 2022 has marked a record high for orbital and suborbital launches, with a total of 155 launches so far. Out of these, five failed, and one experienced partial failure. Data from the United Nations […]