Science and Exploration

Graphic: Who Owns All Those Satellites?

By Keith Cowing
May 24, 2013
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“What’s up there? How many countries have stuck satellites up into space, how many of those satellites are working, part-working or just bits of junk? This graphic may help to enlighten you.” Larger image from Michael Paukner

“What’s up there? How many countries have stuck satellites up into space, how many of those satellites are working, part-working or just bits of junk? This graphic may help to enlighten you.” Larger image from Michael Paukner

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