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NASA vs Orbcomm

Conducts civilian space exploration, aeronautics research, and space science across human spaceflight, robotic missions, and Earth observation programs / Second-generation Orbcomm LEO satellite constellation for M2M/IoT communications and AIS vessel tracking

HEAD-TO-HEAD 13 FIELDS
NASA Orbcomm
Founded 1958 1993
Headquarters Washington, District of Columbia United States
Type government private
Status operating operating
Employees 41,028 800
Total funding
Latest round
Sectors Planetary Exploration, Earth Observation & Remote Sensing, Launch Services, Space Stations & Habitats Satellite Communications, Earth Observation & Remote Sensing, Space Domain Awareness
Products listed 69 0
Federal contracts 40 ($6.7M)
Launches
Leaders listed Jared Isaacman, Amit Kshatriya, Casey Swails
News mentions 43 12
FREQUENTLY ASKED
01

How do NASA and Orbcomm compare?

Both companies work in Earth Observation & Remote Sensing. NASA was founded in 1958 and Orbcomm in 1993.
02

Which is larger, NASA or Orbcomm?

NASA reports the larger workforce, with 41,028 employees versus 800.
03

Which has more US federal contracts, NASA or Orbcomm?

Orbcomm has been awarded more, with $6.7M across 40 awards.
SOURCES

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