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Open Cosmos logo Open Cosmos Designs, builds, launches, and operates small satellites for Earth observation, telecommunications, navigation, and science missions 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-HEAD1 shared sector
Open Cosmos SES S.A.
Founded 2015 1985
Headquarters Harwell, United Kingdom Luxembourg
Type private public
Status operating operating
Employees 177 2,264
Total funding $57M
Latest round Series B
Sectors Satellite Manufacturing, Earth Observation & Remote Sensing, Satellite Communications Satellite Communications, Ground Segment & Networks, Space Defense Systems
Products listed 4 53
Federal contracts
Launches
Leaders listed Rafel Jorda Siquier, Jordi Barrera Ars, Aleix Megias Homar Adel Al-Saleh, Elisabeth A. Pataki, Adam Levy
News mentions 15 0
SHARED SECTORS
FREQUENTLY ASKED

How do Open Cosmos and SES S.A. compare?

Both companies work in Satellite Communications. Open Cosmos was founded in 2015 and SES S.A. in 1985.

Which is larger, Open Cosmos or SES S.A.?

SES S.A. reports the larger workforce, with 2,264 employees versus 177.

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