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Axelspace vs Orbcomm
Designs, manufactures, and operates microsatellite constellations for Earth observation and provides one-stop satellite mission services / Second-generation Orbcomm LEO satellite constellation for M2M/IoT communications and AIS vessel tracking
Founded 2008 1993
Headquarters Nihonbashi, Japan United States
Type public private
Status operating operating
Employees 180 800
Total funding — —
Latest round — —
Sectors Earth Observation & Remote Sensing, Geospatial Intelligence & Analytics, Satellite Manufacturing Satellite Communications, Earth Observation & Remote Sensing, Space Domain Awareness
Products listed 3 0
Federal contracts — 40 ($6.7M)
Launches — —
Leaders listed Yuya Nakamura, Daigo Orihara, Makiko Hamada —
News mentions 26 12
How do Axelspace and Orbcomm compare?
Both companies work in Earth Observation & Remote Sensing. Axelspace was founded in 2008 and Orbcomm in 1993.
Which is larger, Axelspace or Orbcomm?
Orbcomm reports the larger workforce, with 800 employees versus 180.
Which has more US federal contracts, Axelspace or Orbcomm?
Orbcomm has been awarded more, with $6.7M across 40 awards.
Numbers refresh on every render against the live Space Index database. Federal contract data from USAspending.gov; launches from LaunchLibrary2.