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Orbcomm vs Tesat-Spacecom
Second-generation Orbcomm LEO satellite constellation for M2M/IoT communications and AIS vessel tracking / Manufactures satellite communication payloads and laser inter-satellite link terminals, with equipment aboard more than half of all communication satellites in orbit
Founded 1993 1949
Headquarters United States Backnang, Germany
Type private private
Status operating operating
Employees 800 1,100
Total funding — —
Latest round — —
Sectors Satellite Communications, Earth Observation & Remote Sensing, Space Domain Awareness Satellite Communications, Navigation & Positioning, Satellite Components & Subsystems
Products listed 0 6
Federal contracts 40 ($6.7M) —
Launches — —
Leaders listed — Dr. Caroline Weishaupl, Matthias von Hayek-Boelingen, Rolf Leonhardt
News mentions 12 21
How do Orbcomm and Tesat-Spacecom compare?
Both companies work in Satellite Communications. Orbcomm was founded in 1993 and Tesat-Spacecom in 1949.
Which is larger, Orbcomm or Tesat-Spacecom?
Tesat-Spacecom reports the larger workforce, with 1,100 employees versus 800.
Which has more US federal contracts, Orbcomm or Tesat-Spacecom?
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.