Countries ranked by the number of active artificial satellites they operate in Earth orbit in 2025, according to the Union of Concerned Scientists Satellite Database. The United States dominates entirely, with over 6,800 active satellites —...
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Countries ranked by the number of active artificial satellites they operate in Earth orbit in 2025, according to the Union of Concerned Scientists Satellite Database. The United States dominates entirely, with over 6,800 active satellites — primarily due to SpaceX's Starlink constellation which alone accounts for more than half of all active satellites in the history of spaceflight.
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United States leads with 6,800 in 2025.
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Average value in 2025: 1,078 · median: 140.
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Gap in 2025: United States is 194.3× larger than Germany.
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Countries by Number of Active Satellites in Orbit 2025
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Data Points
8
8 categories
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1 year
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Top Value
6,800
United States
Active Satellites in Orbit · 2025
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Metrics
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Active Satellites in Orbit
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Period
2025
Single year snapshot
Category Rankings
Ranked by 2025 value · vs. 2025| # | Category | 2025 | 2025 | Change |
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| 🥇 | United States | 6,800 | 6,800 | +0% |
| 🥈 | China | 850 | 850 | +0% |
| 🥉 | United Kingdom | 560 | 560 | +0% |
| 4 | Russia | 200 | 200 | +0% |
| 5 | Japan | 80 | 80 | +0% |
| 6 | India | 55 | 55 | +0% |
| 7 | Canada | 45 | 45 | +0% |
| 8 | Germany | 35 | 35 | +0% |
Statistical Summary — 2025
6,800
Maximum
35
Minimum
1,078
Average
140
Median
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