Re-entries rose 17% in July to 62 objects, mostly satellites, while collision risks to UK-licensed satellites fell 16% from June.
The in-orbit population grew by 322 objects, reaching 34,751 in the US Satellite Catalogue, continuing a steady monthly rise.
Two fragmentation incidents occurred in Low Earth and Graveyard orbits, with assessments ongoing into how much debris was released.
How we protected the UK and space in July 2026

