How many satellites are in space map?

Right now, there are nearly 6,000 satellites circling our tiny planet. About 60% of those are defunct satellites—space junk—and roughly 40% are operational. As highlighted in the chart above, The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS), determined that 2,666 operational satellites circled the globe in April of 2020.

Is there a map of satellites?

Now, Esri has come up with an interesting map that tracks approximately all the satellites orbiting Earth. Satellite Map is a web application developed by Esri’s Prototype Lab using the beta released of ArcGIS API for JavaScript v4.

Where are the satellites in space?

Approximately 63% of operational satellites are in low Earth orbit, 6% are in medium-Earth orbit (at 20,000 km), 29% are in geostationary orbit (at 36,000 km) and the remaining 2% are in various elliptical orbits.

Can you see the SpaceX satellites?

Starlink is the name of a satellite network that SpaceX is developing to provide global broadband coverage for high-speed internet access, particularly for people across the world in rural and remote areas. But the Starlinks are bright. They can be seen in the night sky.

What are the names of the satellites in space?

How Many Types Of Satellites Are There? Astronomical Satellites. Astronomical satellites are satellites used for the observation of distant planets and galaxies including other outer space objects. Biosatellites. Biosatellites are satellites primarily designed to carry life into space. Communication Satellites. Earth Observation Satellites. Navigational Satellite. Killer Satellites.

How many satellites are in space right now?

Space is Open for Business. Right now, there are nearly 6,000 satellites circling our tiny planet. About 60% of those are defunct satellites-space junk-and roughly 40% are operational. As highlighted in the chart above, The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS), determined that 2,666 operational satellites circled the globe in April of 2020.

What is the number of satellites in space?

According the UCS the main purposes for the operational satellites are: Communications: 742 satellites Earth observation: 596 satellites Technology development/demonstration: 193 satellites Navigation/Positioning: 108 satellites Space science: 66 satellites Earth science: 24 satellites Space observation: 9 satellites

Who has satellites in space?

The U.S. has 166 military satellites, according to the Union of Concerned Scientists. Russia and China have the next largest constellations at 89 and 84 military satellites, respectively.