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ArkEdge Space logo ArkEdge Space Designs, manufactures, and operates micro-satellite constellations for maritime communications, earth observation, positioning, and deep space exploration 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
ArkEdge Space SES S.A.
Founded 2018 1985
Headquarters Japan Luxembourg
Type private public
Status operating operating
Employees 181 2,264
Total funding $75M
Latest round Series B
Sectors Satellite Manufacturing, Navigation & Positioning, Satellite Communications Satellite Communications, Ground Segment & Networks, Space Defense Systems
Products listed 10 53
Federal contracts
Launches
Leaders listed Takayoshi Fukuyo, Ryohei Takahashi, Kanta Yanagida Adel Al-Saleh, Elisabeth A. Pataki, Adam Levy
News mentions 42 0
SHARED SECTORS
FREQUENTLY ASKED

How do ArkEdge Space and SES S.A. compare?

Both companies work in Satellite Communications. ArkEdge Space was founded in 2018 and SES S.A. in 1985.

Which is larger, ArkEdge Space or SES S.A.?

SES S.A. reports the larger workforce, with 2,264 employees versus 181.

Numbers refresh on every render against the live Space Index database. Federal contract data from USAspending.gov; launches from LaunchLibrary2.