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list of satellites
This is a list of satellites, ordered alphabetically according to the country that launched them. Note that some satellite launches were the result of collaborative efforts and are thus listed under multiple countries. (See also satellite communication; satellite observatory.)
American
Canadian
Chinese
Dutch
French
German
Indian
Iranian
Japanese
North Korean
South Korean
Russian
Swedish
This article was most recently revised and updated by Richard Pallardy.
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