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AST SpaceMobile logo AST SpaceMobile Operates a space-based cellular broadband network delivering 4G and 5G connectivity directly to standard smartphones via LEO satellites 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
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AST SpaceMobile SES S.A.
Founded 2017 1985
Headquarters Midland, Texas, USA Luxembourg
Type public public
Status operating operating
Employees 613 2,264
Total funding
Latest round
Sectors Satellite Communications, Ground Segment & Networks, Satellite Manufacturing Satellite Communications, Ground Segment & Networks, Space Defense Systems
Products listed 5 53
Federal contracts
Launches
Leaders listed Abel Avellan, Scott Wisniewski, Andrew Johnson Adel Al-Saleh, Elisabeth A. Pataki, Adam Levy
News mentions 1 0
SHARED SECTORS
FREQUENTLY ASKED

How do AST SpaceMobile and SES S.A. compare?

Both companies work in Satellite Communications, Ground Segment & Networks. AST SpaceMobile was founded in 2017 and SES S.A. in 1985.

Which is larger, AST SpaceMobile or SES S.A.?

SES S.A. reports the larger workforce, with 2,264 employees versus 613.

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