SPACE INDEX
Airbus U.S. Space & Defense logo Airbus U.S. Space & Defense U.S.-based Airbus subsidiary offering satellites, military helicopters, unmanned systems, and defense solutions to U.S vs SES S.A. Operates a multi-orbit fleet of GEO and MEO satellites delivering video distribution, data connectivity, and managed network services to broadcasters, telecom operators, and governments worldwide SES S.A. logo
HEAD-TO-HEAD1 shared sector
Airbus U.S. Space & Defense SES S.A.
Founded 2015 1985
Headquarters Arlington, Virginia Luxembourg
Type private public
Status operating operating
Employees 326 2,134
Total funding
Latest round
Sectors Satellite Manufacturing, Geospatial Intelligence & Analytics, Space Defense Systems Satellite Communications, Ground Segment & Networks, Space Defense Systems
Products listed 20 50
Federal contracts
Launches
Leaders listed Alex Veneziano, Mohamed Denden, Jeff Green Adel Al-Saleh, Elisabeth A. Pataki, Adam Levy
News mentions 0 0
SHARED SECTORS
FREQUENTLY ASKED
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How do Airbus U.S. Space & Defense and SES S.A. compare?

Both companies work in Space Defense Systems. Airbus U.S. Space & Defense was founded in 2015 and SES S.A. in 1985.
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Which is larger, Airbus U.S. Space & Defense or SES S.A.?

SES S.A. reports the larger workforce, with 2,134 employees versus 326.

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