How many satellites are in orbit currently?
According to the USC (Union of Concerned Scientists) Satellite Database there are 888 operational satellites in orbit.
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About Satellite
Satellite is the general term for any object floating in orbit around another object, but typically the term is used to describe a communications relay used for transmitting data through space.
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