Starlink Tops 11,000 Satellites, Accounting for About Two-Thirds of All Active Spacecraft
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SpaceX’s Starlink network pushed past 11,000 satellites on 19 August 2026, roughly two-thirds of all active spacecraft. Counts depend on definitions (in orbit vs. operational vs. launched) and cataloging methods, but the milestone marks a major concentration of space assets in low Earth orbit and signals ongoing launches to refresh and expand the network amid increasing traffic and regulatory considerations.
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