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SES S.A. logo 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. vs Telesat Operates a global GEO satellite fleet and is building Telesat Lightspeed, an enterprise-class LEO constellation delivering fiber-like broadband with ultra-low latency. Telesat logo
HEAD-TO-HEAD3 shared sectors
SES S.A. Telesat
Founded 1985 1969
Headquarters Luxembourg Ottawa, Canada
Type public public
Status operating operating
Employees 2,264 551
Total funding
Latest round
Sectors Satellite Communications, Ground Segment & Networks, Space Defense Systems Satellite Communications, Ground Segment & Networks, Space Defense Systems
Products listed 53 37
Federal contracts
Launches
Leaders listed Adel Al-Saleh, Elisabeth A. Pataki, Adam Levy Daniel S. Goldberg, Donald Tremblay, Michel Forest
News mentions 0 0
SHARED SECTORS
FREQUENTLY ASKED

How do SES S.A. and Telesat compare?

Both companies work in Satellite Communications, Ground Segment & Networks, Space Defense Systems. SES S.A. was founded in 1985 and Telesat in 1969.

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

SES S.A. reports the larger workforce, with 2,264 employees versus 551.

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