General Knowledge- This country has the most satellites orbiting in space, know which are those countries

Friends, technology is progressing very fast in the world, in which not only new inventions have been made for comfort, but countries are also progressing rapidly in the space sector, due to the increasing demand for communication, surveillance and internet services, the number of satellites orbiting the Earth has seen an increase in recent years. If reports are to be believed, there are about 12,952 active satellites orbiting our planet, let's know which country has the most satellites-

1. United States

Satellites in orbit: 8,530 (as of November 2024)

Key players: SpaceX, which alone has more than 7,400 Starlink satellites.

The US dominates satellite ownership due to contributions from both the government and the private sector.

2. Russia

Satellites in orbit: 1,559

Russia is actively working to increase its satellite fleet to 2,600 by 2036, with a focus on communications and Earth observation.

3. China

Satellites in orbit: About 906

China's satellites include a mix of government, military, and commercial operations, with continued expansion expected.

4. United Kingdom

Satellites in orbit: 763 (as of March 28, 2025)

The UK has significantly increased its presence in space, with reportedly all satellites under national ownership.

5. Japan

Satellites in orbit: About 203

Japan's satellites span government, scientific, military, and innovative technology sectors.

6. France

Satellites in orbit: More than 100

France's satellite fleet supports military intelligence, Earth imaging, and space-defense research.

7. India

Satellites in orbit: 136 (as of December 31, 2024)

This includes satellites from ISRO, private companies and academic institutions.

India aims to significantly expand its satellite fleet in the next 3 years.