SPACE INDEX
Blue Orbit Space Systems logo Blue Orbit Space Systems Bremen-based startup developing electric propulsion and plasma technology for small satellites vs Lockheed Martin Builds military and commercial satellites, NASA's Orion crew capsule, missile defense systems, and military aircraft Lockheed Martin logo
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Blue Orbit Space Systems Lockheed Martin
Founded 2022 1995
Headquarters Bremen, Germany Bethesda, Maryland
Type private public
Status operating operating
Employees
Total funding
Latest round
Sectors Space Propulsion, Satellite Components & Subsystems Launch Services, Satellite Manufacturing, Space Propulsion
Products listed 7 0
Federal contracts 28 ($16.10B)
Launches 89 (97%)
Leaders listed René Cartaya, Ahymerd Riveras, Dr. Marco Cen
News mentions 0 3
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FREQUENTLY ASKED
01

How do Blue Orbit Space Systems and Lockheed Martin compare?

Both companies work in Space Propulsion. Blue Orbit Space Systems was founded in 2022 and Lockheed Martin in 1995.
02

Which has more US federal contracts, Blue Orbit Space Systems or Lockheed Martin?

Lockheed Martin has been awarded more, with $16.10B across 28 awards.
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Which has more launches, Blue Orbit Space Systems or Lockheed Martin?

Lockheed Martin leads with 89 tracked launches (97% success rate).

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