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by sanex 53 days ago
They "only" have about 250 but they're authorized for 3000. They just bought a satellite company this week though that might boost the numbers a bit.
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As late as 2010 there were "only" around 1000 satellites in orbit.
Apparently they lose authorization if they don't get to 1500 hence the ""