The database is updated three times a year. The database contains 28 types of data for each satellite, including technical information about each satellite (mass, power, launch date, expected lifetime) and its orbit (apogee, perigee, inclination, and period), as well as information on what the satellite is used for, and who owns, operates, and built the satellite.

Satellite quick facts

Includes launches through 7/31/2020

• Total number of operating satellites: 2,787
  • United States: 1,425
  • Russia: 172
  • China: 382
  • Other: 808
• LEO: 2,032
• MEO: 137
• Elliptical: 58
• GEO: 560
• Total number of US satellites: 1,425
  • Civil: 33
  • Commercial: 1,011
  • Government: 173
  • Military: 208