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Intelsat logo Intelsat Operates the world's largest GEO satellite backbone delivering broadband, media, and mobility connectivity across 200+ countries via multi-orbit infrastructure vs SES S.A. Operates a multi-orbit fleet of GEO and MEO satellites delivering video distribution, data connectivity, and managed network services to broadcasters, telecom operators, and governments worldwide SES S.A. logo
HEAD-TO-HEAD2 shared sectors
Intelsat SES S.A.
Founded 1964 1985
Headquarters McLean, Virginia Luxembourg
Type private public
Status operating operating
Employees 750 2,264
Total funding
Latest round
Sectors Satellite Communications, Ground Segment & Networks Satellite Communications, Ground Segment & Networks, Space Defense Systems
Products listed 52 53
Federal contracts
Launches
Leaders listed David Wajsgras, Bruno Fromont, Anthony O'Brien Adel Al-Saleh, Elisabeth A. Pataki, Adam Levy
News mentions 0 0
SHARED SECTORS
FREQUENTLY ASKED

How do Intelsat and SES S.A. compare?

Both companies work in Satellite Communications, Ground Segment & Networks. Intelsat was founded in 1964 and SES S.A. in 1985.

Which is larger, Intelsat or SES S.A.?

SES S.A. reports the larger workforce, with 2,264 employees versus 750.

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