The Journal of Space Commerce

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Number of LEO Satellites Forecast to Skyrocket

Could Reach 42,600 Spacecraft by 2032: Report

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Tom Patton
Apr 11, 2025
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According to a new report from global technology intelligence firm ABI Research, the total number of active LEO (including VLEO) satellites in operational orbit has the potential to increase from 7,473 in 2023 to approximately 42,600 by 2032. As China and Europe intensify their efforts and make significant investments in the LEO satellite market, there …

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