Number of active satellites by year 1957-2022

This statistic illustrates the number of active satellites from 1957 to 2022, broken down by year. In 2022, there were an estimated total of 6,905 active satellites orbiting the Earth, an increase of 2,105 active satellites on 2021's value.

Number of active satellites from 1957 to 2022

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Release date

January 2023

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Region

Worldwide

Survey time period

1957 to 2022

Supplementary notes

Values are estimates as the turnoff dates for some satellites is not certain.

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