India has more than 50 satellites in space and they provide many crucial services to the country, including communication links, data on weather, and help predict pest infestations, droughts and impending disasters. According to UN’s Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), approximately 10,290 satellites remain in Earth’s orbit, with nearly 7,800 of them currently operational.
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