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Orbcomm vs Synspective

Second-generation Orbcomm LEO satellite constellation for M2M/IoT communications and AIS vessel tracking / Develops and operates small SAR satellites and provides Earth observation data and analytics for disaster response, national security, and environmental monitoring

HEAD-TO-HEAD 13 FIELDS
Orbcomm Synspective
Founded 1993 2018
Headquarters United States Tokyo, Japan
Type private public
Status operating operating
Employees 800 200
Total funding
Latest round
Sectors Satellite Communications, Earth Observation & Remote Sensing, Space Domain Awareness Earth Observation & Remote Sensing, Geospatial Intelligence & Analytics, Satellite Manufacturing
Products listed 0 16
Federal contracts 40 ($6.7M)
Launches
Leaders listed Motoyuki Arai, Toshihiro Obata, Atsushi Shito
News mentions 12 2
FREQUENTLY ASKED
01

How do Orbcomm and Synspective compare?

Both companies work in Earth Observation & Remote Sensing. Orbcomm was founded in 1993 and Synspective in 2018.
02

Which is larger, Orbcomm or Synspective?

Orbcomm reports the larger workforce, with 800 employees versus 200.
03

Which has more US federal contracts, Orbcomm or Synspective?

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.