SPACE INDEX
CubeSpace logo CubeSpace Space-proven ADCS systems, sensors, and actuators for spacecraft up to 1 ton vs Northrop Grumman Builds military and science satellites, the Cygnus resupply spacecraft, solid rocket motors, and the Sentinel ICBM Northrop Grumman logo
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CubeSpace Northrop Grumman
Founded 2014 1994
Headquarters Stellenbosch, South Africa Falls Church, Virginia
Type private public
Status operating operating
Employees 65 95,000
Total funding
Latest round Post-IPO
Sectors Satellite Components & Subsystems, Satellite Manufacturing, Space Software & Mission Tools Space Defense Systems, Satellite Manufacturing, Space Propulsion
Products listed 7 0
Federal contracts 25 ($21.07B)
Launches 93 (92%)
Leaders listed
News mentions 11 3
SHARED SECTORS
FREQUENTLY ASKED
01

How do CubeSpace and Northrop Grumman compare?

Both companies work in Satellite Manufacturing. CubeSpace was founded in 2014 and Northrop Grumman in 1994.
02

Which is larger, CubeSpace or Northrop Grumman?

Northrop Grumman reports the larger workforce, with 95,000 employees versus 65.
03

Which has more US federal contracts, CubeSpace or Northrop Grumman?

Northrop Grumman has been awarded more, with $21.07B across 25 awards.
04

Which has more launches, CubeSpace or Northrop Grumman?

Northrop Grumman leads with 93 tracked launches (92% success rate).

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