A Decade of Progress: Over One Million Satellites Launched in 11 Years
Satellites have become a part of our everyday lives, providing us with a variety of services, from communications and navigation to Earth observation and science. Now, a new report predicts that in just 11 years, there will be more than one million satellites in orbit around the Earth.
This exponential growth in the number of satellites is being driven by advances in technology and a rise in the demand for satellite-based services. The report, which was prepared by the Aerospace Corporation, suggests that the total number of satellites in Earth’s orbit could exceed one million by 2034. This growth is being driven by a combination of factors, including the increasing availability of low-cost satellites, the growth in the commercial satellite industry, and the increasing demand for satellite-based services.
source: Phys.org