Top 7 Countries with Most Satellites in Space

More than 1000 satellites are orbiting Earth in space. There has been a race to space with increasing number of private and governmental satellites of different countries. Here are the top 7 nations with the most satellites in space, according to Forbes. 

United States of America 

The USA has 3415 active satellites and tops the list of maximum active satellites in space.

China

There are 535 satellites of China currently orbiting the Earth. 

United Kingdom

The UK has 486 active satellites in space.

Russia 

Russia comes next with 170 satellites in space.

Japan

Japan stands fifth with 88 active satellites in space. 

India

India has moved up to sixth spot with 59 satellites.

Canada 

Canada ranks seventh with 56 active satellites in space.