How many satellites for AxelGlobe are in orbit? Updated August 12, 2021 10:02 As of August 2021 we have 5 GRUS satellites ( GRUS-1A, 1B, 1C, 1D and 1E ) in operation. Additionally, many more satellites will be launched in the upcoming years to build out the AxelGlobe observation constellation and provide even better coverage.