How many satellites are in orbit?
As of 19 October 2026, 29,766 objects are tracked in Earth orbit. 16,754 of them are active satellites, and 11,151 of those belong to Starlink. The rest are 10,234 pieces of debris, 2,179 spent rocket bodies and 599 unidentified objects.
- 16,754 Active satellites
- 11,151 Starlink satellites
- 10,234 Pieces of debris
- 2,179 Rocket bodies
How many satellites are orbiting Earth?
As of 19 October 2026, 16,754 active satellites are in orbit. Counting debris and rocket bodies too, about 29,766 objects are tracked.
How many Starlink satellites are there?
As of 19 October 2026, 11,151 Starlink satellites are in orbit, about 67% of all active satellites.
How much space debris is in orbit?
As of 19 October 2026, 10,234 pieces of tracked debris and 2,179 spent rocket bodies orbit Earth. Smaller fragments exist but are too small to be tracked.
Which country has the most satellites?
United States has the most active satellites, 12,573, followed by China with 1,560.