Largest satellite operators
The operators flying the most satellites in the current catalog
15,826Satellite count
Satellite explorer
How many satellites are in orbit?
Explore satellites by operator, orbit, and operational status using Vega's live catalog.
16,276Satellite count
638Operators
Sep 10, 2026, 07:09 PM UTCLast updated
Orbit distribution
Which orbital band satellites occupy — low, medium, or geostationary Earth orbit
Operational status
Whether satellites are currently active or inactive
99%
Active
Active16,110 · 99%
Inactive166 · 1%
Altitude distribution
How far above Earth satellites orbit, from low orbit to the geostationary belt
KMSATS
<500
7,598
500–1k
6,862
1k–2k
1,010
2k–3k
2
3k–4k
0
4k–5k
3
5k–10k
38
10k–20k
46
20k–30k
127
30k–40k
581
40k–50k
0
>50k
9
Inclination distribution
How steeply orbits are tilted, from 0° equatorial to 180° retrograde
Catalog freshness
How recently each satellite's orbital data was last updated
15,934
26
11
139
Under 24h1–2 days2–3 daysOver 3 days
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Under 24h15,934 · 99%
1–2 days26 · <1%
2–3 days11 · <1%
Over 3 days139 · 1%
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Live counts from the Vega satellite catalog. Every operator page answers how many satellites are in orbit today, split by orbit and status.