5 Largest Satellite Companies in the World

In this article, we will look into the 5 largest satellite companies in the world. If you want to read our detailed analysis, you can go directly to the 16 Largest Satellite Companies in the World.

5. SES S.A. (OTC:SGBAF)

Market Cap as of March 29: $3.60 billion

SES S.A. (OTC:SGBAF) is ranked among the largest satellite companies in the world. Headquartered in Luxembourg, it offers satellite communications services to commercial and institutional customers and manages satellite constellations that provide 99% coverage worldwide. As of March 29, the company has a market cap of $3.6 billion.

4. EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ:SATS)

Market Cap as of March 29: $3.87 billion

EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ:SATS) is ranked 4th on our list. It operates a fleet of 10 satellites and provides services, including satellite high-speed internet, satellite transponder capacity, and other satellite solutions. It provides coverage across the US and the Gulf of Mexico to government, broadcast organizations, military, and enterprise customers. As of March 29, the company has a market cap of $3.87 billion.

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3. SpaceX 

Annual Revenue (2023): $4.60 billion

SpaceX is ranked among the largest satellite companies in the world. The company engages in the design, manufacturing, and launch of satellites, rockets, and other spacecraft. Its satellite internet constellation, Starlink, provides coverage to over 70 countries. In 2023, the company generated a revenue of $4.6 billion, according to Forbes. 

2. The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA)

Annual Revenue (2023): $6.7 billion

The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) is a leading space and defense company. The company’s space division is responsible for building customized satellites for its customers. The company has been designing and building satellites for over 60 years for commercial and scientific purposes. The flagship satellite model of the company, the Boeing 702, offers satellite designs operating in geosynchronous, medium-earth orbits, or low-earth orbits. The company has launched over 50 satellites to date. In 2023, the company’s space segment generated $6.7 billion.

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1. Airbus Defense and Space

Annual Revenue (2023): $12.32 billion

Airbus Defense and Space, the space and defense business division of Airbus SE (OTC:EADSY), tops our list of the largest satellite companies in the world. The company is one of the biggest earth observation constellation operators. Its earth observatory satellite portfolio consists of Pléiades Neo, Pléiades, SPOT, DMC Constellation, and Vision-1 satellites. Its Radar constellation includes TerraSAR-X, TanDEM-X, and PAZ. It offers services such as border security, telecommunication, secure communications, UAS/UAV, and space exploration. In 2023, the segment generated an annual revenue of $12.32 billion.

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