SPACE INDEX
RTX logo RTX Aerospace and defense conglomerate making aircraft engines, avionics, missiles, air defense systems, and satellites 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
RTX SES S.A.
Founded 2020 1985
Headquarters United States Luxembourg
Type private public
Status operating operating
Employees 185,000 2,264
Total funding
Latest round
Sectors Space Defense Systems, Satellite Components & Subsystems, Space Propulsion Satellite Communications, Ground Segment & Networks, Space Defense Systems
Products listed 7 53
Federal contracts
Launches
Leaders listed Adel Al-Saleh, Elisabeth A. Pataki, Adam Levy
News mentions 0 0
SHARED SECTORS
FREQUENTLY ASKED
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How do RTX and SES S.A. compare?

Both companies work in Space Defense Systems. RTX was founded in 2020 and SES S.A. in 1985.
02

Which is larger, RTX or SES S.A.?

RTX reports the larger workforce, with 185,000 employees versus 2,264.

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