As of February 2023 the United States had the highest number of satellites in orbit, amounting to 5,798. It was followed by Commonwealth of Independent States (formerly USSR) with about 1,500 satellites in orbit. Moreover, the leading organization was the European Space Agency with 93 satellites in orbit.
Number of satellites in orbit as of February 2023, by leading nations and organizations
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