Largest satellite operators
The operators flying the most satellites in the current catalog
1,448Satellite count
Satellite explorer
How many satellites are in orbit?
Explore satellites by operator, orbit, and operational status using Vega's live catalog.
24,716Satellite count
1,007Operators
Jul 28, 2026, 08:24 AM UTCLast updated
Orbit distribution
Which orbital band satellites occupy — low, medium, or geostationary Earth orbit
Operational status
Whether satellites are currently active or inactive
41%
Active
Active601 · 41%
Inactive850 · 59%
Altitude distribution
How far above Earth satellites orbit, from low orbit to the geostationary belt
KMSATS
≥36k
550
20–36k
901
2–20k
0
1–2k
0
500–1k
0
<500
0
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
569
13
6
863
Under 24h1–7 days7–30 daysOver 30 days
← NewerOlder →
Under 24h569 · 39%
1–7 days13 · 1%
7–30 days6 · <1%
Over 30 days863 · 59%
No epoch0 · 0%
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