Satellite constellation deployment tracker
Satellites launched versus planned for 8 major constellations.
Satellite constellation deployment
| Constellation | Operator | Status | Use | Launched | Planned | Deployed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starlink | SpaceX | Operational | Consumer broadband | 11,102 | 42,000 | 26.4% |
| OneWeb | Eutelsat OneWeb (ETL.PA) | Operational | Enterprise broadband | 651 | 648 | 100.0% |
| Planet Doves | Planet Labs (PL) | Prototype | Earth observation | 591 | 591 | 100.0% |
| Project Kuiper | Amazon (AMZN) | Deploying | Consumer broadband | 392 | 7,727 | 5.1% |
| Iridium NEXT | Iridium Communications (IRDM) | Operational | Satellite phone / IoT | 75 | 66 | 100.0% |
| Globalstar | Globalstar (GSAT) | Operational | Satellite phone / IoT | 24 | 54 | 44.4% |
| GPS III | Lockheed Martin / USSF (LMT) | Deploying | Navigation | 7 | 32 | 21.9% |
| Sentinel-2 | ESA / Airbus | Operational | Earth observation | 3 | 4 | 75.0% |
Starlink
Over 11,100 operational satellites delivering global broadband internet as of August 2026.
OneWeb
First-generation constellation of 648 satellites fully deployed at 1,200 km altitude; Eutelsat ordered 440 next-gen replacements.
Planet Doves
Could not verify 2026 numbers within search limit.
Project Kuiper
Amazon Leo constellation with 392 production satellites deployed; Gen1 targets 3,236 with Gen2 expansion of 4,500 approved.
Iridium NEXT
Complete global voice and narrowband data constellation with 66 operational satellites plus 9 in-orbit spares since 2019.
Globalstar
Current 24-satellite operational constellation; next-gen C-3 constellation of 54 satellites planned with Apple funding.
GPS III
Could not verify 2026 numbers within search limit.
Sentinel-2
Could not verify 2026 numbers within search limit.
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About the satellite constellation tracker
Deployment progress for the largest satellite constellations: satellites launched versus planned for broadband networks such as Starlink, OneWeb and Project Kuiper, plus Earth-observation and navigation systems, with links to the operators' stocks where they are public.
- Which constellation has the most satellites?
- SpaceX's Starlink is by far the largest constellation in orbit.
- Why does deployment pace matter to investors?
- Revenue for constellation operators depends on reaching coverage and capacity targets; slower deployment can delay service revenue and raise funding needs.
Data may be delayed. Not financial advice.