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Revealed: Number of operational satellites in orbit, 2024

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As of July 2024, SpaceX owns and operates the most satellites orbiting Earth, with its Starlink constellation totaling 6,111 active satellites. This accounts for almost half of all active satellites in orbit. SpaceX, the California-based firm founded by Elon Musk, owns and operates Starlink. The company plans to expand its satellite fleet to 42,000 active satellites.

The rise of satellite internet constellations has significantly disrupted the broader satellite market, putting pressure on established players from emerging operators. As highlighted in the table below, CEOWORLD magazine determined that 12,994 operational satellites circled the globe in July 2024.

Number of operational satellites in orbit, 2024

Operator or CategoryNumber of satellites
Starlink6111
Geostationary1017
Amateur radio805
OneWeb628
Strela565
Military563
Space & Earth Science528
TV410
CubeSats166
Experimental146
Earth resources141
Glonass Constellation141
Flock132
Weather111
Iridium110
Parus95
Intelsat90
Globalstar85
Global Positioning System (GPS) Constellation75
Lemur74
Engineering63
Orbcomm61
Tselina58
Beidou Navigation System56
Brightest55
Geodetic49
Yaogan46
Raduga44
Westford Needles43
Navy Navigation Satellite System37
Molniya35
Gorizont33
Global Positioning System (GPS) Operational31
Galileo30
Education28
Tsiklon28
Disaster monitoring26
Glonass Operational26
NOAA26
Radar Calibration24
Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System22
Tsikada22
Gonets21
O3B Networks20
GOES18
ISS17
Search & rescue16
Russian LEO Navigation15
Satellite-Based Augmentation System14
Chinese Space Station13
XM and Sirius9
IRNSS8
QZSS4
Celestis3

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Despina Wilson, D.Litt.
Despina Wilson, D.Litt. in Cultural Diplomacy and Journalism, is the Business News Editor at CEOWORLD Magazine, where she specializes in delivering strategic content at the intersection of international finance, executive positioning, and cross-cultural communication. Fluent in Spanish and English, Despina brings over 12 years of editorial and advisory experience across Latin America, the U.S., and Europe.

Before joining CEOWORLD magazine, she held senior editorial roles at finance publications in Mexico City and worked as a corporate communications advisor for multinational firms. Her writing explores macroeconomic shifts, emerging markets, corporate governance, and the PR strategies that shape public perception of top-tier companies and their leaders.

At CEOWORLD, Despina leads a multilingual editorial team that produces business content tailored for global executives navigating complex financial ecosystems. She holds a degree in Business Journalism and a certificate in Strategic Public Relations.

Despina is also a frequent speaker on Latin American investment trends, female leadership in finance, and corporate transparency. With a sharp editorial instinct and a passion for amplifying diverse perspectives, Gabriela ensures that CEOWORLD’s coverage remains forward-thinking, inclusive, and rooted in both analytical depth and brand insight.