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Intelsat vs Orbcomm
Operates the world's largest GEO satellite backbone delivering broadband, media, and mobility connectivity across 200+ countries via multi-orbit infrastructure / Second-generation Orbcomm LEO satellite constellation for M2M/IoT communications and AIS vessel tracking
Founded 1964 1993
Headquarters McLean, Virginia United States
Type private private
Status operating operating
Employees 1,774 800
Total funding — —
Latest round — —
Sectors Satellite Communications, Ground Segment & Networks Satellite Communications, Earth Observation & Remote Sensing, Space Domain Awareness
Products listed 46 0
Federal contracts — 40 ($6.7M)
Launches — —
Leaders listed David Wajsgras, Bruno Fromont, Anthony O'Brien —
News mentions 0 12
How do Intelsat and Orbcomm compare?
Both companies work in Satellite Communications. Intelsat was founded in 1964 and Orbcomm in 1993.
Which is larger, Intelsat or Orbcomm?
Intelsat reports the larger workforce, with 1,774 employees versus 800.
Which has more US federal contracts, Intelsat 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.