This statistic depicts the number of satellites in orbit as of April 30, 2018, with a breakdown by major country. As of April 30, 2018, China launched 250 operating satellites in orbit. The total number of operating satellites came to 1,886.
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This statistic depicts the number of satellites in orbit as of April 30, 2018, with a breakdown by major country. As of April 30, 2018, China launched 250 operating satellites in orbit. The total number of operating satellites came to 1,886.
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This statistic depicts the number of satellites in orbit as of April 30, 2018, with a breakdown by major country. As of April 30, 2018, China launched 250 operating satellites in orbit. The total number of operating satellites came to 1,886.
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