SPACE INDEX
General Dynamics logo General Dynamics Builds satellite ground systems, space and ground communications, and secure SATCOM and spacecraft electronics through its Mission Systems unit vs York Space Systems Designs, mass-manufactures, and operates standardized spacecraft platforms and end-to-end mission solutions for national security and commercial constellation customers York Space Systems logo
HEAD-TO-HEAD2 shared sectors
General Dynamics York Space Systems
Founded 1893 2012
Headquarters Reston, Virginia Greenwood Village, Colorado
Type public public
Status operating operating
Employees 117,000 670
Total funding
Latest round
Sectors Space Defense Systems, Satellite Manufacturing, Space Propulsion Satellite Manufacturing, Ground Segment & Networks, Space Defense Systems
Products listed 5 5
Federal contracts
Launches 11 (82%)
Leaders listed Dirk Wallinger, Mike Lajczok, Melanie Preisser
News mentions 0 17
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FREQUENTLY ASKED
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How do General Dynamics and York Space Systems compare?

Both companies work in Space Defense Systems, Satellite Manufacturing. General Dynamics was founded in 1893 and York Space Systems in 2012.
02

Which is larger, General Dynamics or York Space Systems?

General Dynamics reports the larger workforce, with 117,000 employees versus 670.
03

Which has more launches, General Dynamics or York Space Systems?

General Dynamics leads with 11 tracked launches (82% success rate).

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