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Orbital Research Ltd. logo Orbital Research Ltd. Manufacturer of LNBs, LNAs, frequency converters, and switching systems for satellite applications 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
Orbital Research Ltd. SES S.A.
Founded 2003 1985
Headquarters Canada Luxembourg
Type private public
Status operating operating
Employees 2,264
Total funding
Latest round
Sectors Satellite Components & Subsystems, Ground Segment & Networks, Satellite Communications Satellite Communications, Ground Segment & Networks, Space Defense Systems
Products listed 6 53
Federal contracts 1 ($9.0M)
Launches
Leaders listed Adel Al-Saleh, Elisabeth A. Pataki, Adam Levy
News mentions 0 0
SHARED SECTORS
FREQUENTLY ASKED

How do Orbital Research Ltd. and SES S.A. compare?

Both companies work in Ground Segment & Networks, Satellite Communications. Orbital Research Ltd. was founded in 2003 and SES S.A. in 1985.

Which has more US federal contracts, Orbital Research Ltd. or SES S.A.?

Orbital Research Ltd. has been awarded more, with $9.0M across 1 awards.

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