SPACE INDEX
FOSSA Systems logo FOSSA Systems Madrid-based nanosatellite manufacturer deploying an 80-satellite constellation for global satellite IoT connectivity vs Viasat Operates a global multi-orbit satellite network providing broadband, narrowband, and secure communications for commercial aviation, maritime, enterprise, and defense markets Viasat logo
HEAD-TO-HEAD2 shared sectors
FOSSA Systems Viasat
Founded 2020 1986
Headquarters Madrid, Spain Carlsbad, California
Type private public
Status operating operating
Employees 40 7,000
Total funding
Latest round
Sectors Satellite Manufacturing, Ground Segment & Networks, Satellite Communications Satellite Communications, Ground Segment & Networks, Space Defense Systems
Products listed 6 107
Federal contracts 25 ($1.03B)
Launches
Leaders listed Mark Dankberg, Richard Baldridge, Gary Chase
News mentions 0 6
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FREQUENTLY ASKED
01

How do FOSSA Systems and Viasat compare?

Both companies work in Ground Segment & Networks, Satellite Communications. FOSSA Systems was founded in 2020 and Viasat in 1986.
02

Which is larger, FOSSA Systems or Viasat?

Viasat reports the larger workforce, with 7,000 employees versus 40.
03

Which has more US federal contracts, FOSSA Systems or Viasat?

Viasat has been awarded more, with $1.03B across 25 awards.

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