Most people in orbit at once
The current most people in orbit at once record is 19 people, held by ISS, Tiangong and Crew Dragon crews, set on September 11, 2024. Last checked October 9, 2026.
19
people
ISS, Tiangong and Crew Dragon crews
- Holder
- ISS, Tiangong and Crew Dragon crews
- Record
- 19 people
- Exact figure
- 19 people in orbit at the same time (no docking)
- Location
- Low Earth orbit
- Date set
- September 11, 2024
- Last checked
- October 9, 2026
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