How many man-made satellites are currently orbiting the Earth?
First, we better look at what a satellite is. The Webster dictionary says that a satellite is a vehicle people have made and put into orbit around Earth. One example of a satellite is a weather satellite that collects information so we can make weather forecasts. Another example is a communications satellite. This type of satellite makes it possible for you to have cable television at home.
Right now there are 2,271 satellites in orbit around the Earth. Russia has the most satellites in orbit (1,324 satellites), followed by the U.S. with 658 satellites.
Submitted by Carol (age 35, Nashville, TN, USA)
(September 11, 1997)
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