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ORBCOMM is an American company and a global provider of Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, offering services like satellite data communication for tracking and monitoring assets. They operate a global network of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites and ground infrastructure. ORBCOMM serves various industries, including transportation, maritime, heavy equipment, and government, with partners and customers like Caterpillar, John Deere, and S&P Global.

commercialFounded 1993
Rochelle Park, New Jersey, United States
www.orbcomm.com/
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The second Kelpie satellite is owned by AAC Clyde Space and will deliver data to ORBCOMM Inc. under a Space Data as a Service agreement.

RelationshipsGeneralValue 4.3Jun 15, 2023Bright Ascension software suite launched aboard the Transporter-8 mission

AAC Clyde Space launched the first of two satellites dedicated to delivering AIS data to ORBCOMM in January 2023 under an SDaaS model.

RelationshipsPlanCapabilityValue 4.0Apr 15, 2023A Transporter-7 achievement: AAC Clyde Space SDaaS smallsat now aloft

In November 2022 AAC Clyde Space delivered the first of two 3U satellites that will deliver data to ORBCOMM Inc.

RelationshipsCapabilityPlanValue 4.0Mar 2, 2023AAC Clyde Space’s first transformational EPIC VIEW satellite to deliver hyperspectral imagery data to Wyvern

AAC Clyde Space owns and operates the satellites in the SDaaS project that will deliver AIS data exclusively to ORBCOMM and ORBCOMM’s government and commercial customers.

RelationshipsGeneralValue 4.0Jan 8, 2023AAC Clyde Space’s AIS communications satellite Kelpie-1 launches

Kelpie-1 will deliver AIS data exclusively to ORBCOMM Inc. under a Space Data as a Service (SDaaS) deal.

RelationshipsValue 4.4Jan 8, 2023AAC Clyde Space’s AIS communications satellite Kelpie-1 launches

The first Kelpie satellite, owned and built by AAC Clyde Space in Glasgow, will deliver data to ORBCOMM Inc. under an exclusive Space Data as a Service (SDaaS) deal.

RelationshipsCapabilityValue 4.7Jan 6, 2023Bright Ascension Software Supports 6 Satellites on Latest Rideshare Mission

The first Kelpie satellite, owned and developed by AAC Clyde Space, will deliver data to ORBCOMM Inc. under an exclusive Space Data as a Service (SDaaS) deal.

RelationshipsGeneralValue 4.2Jan 4, 2023Six flight software deployments from Bright Ascension launch on the Transporter-6 mission

Kelpie 1 is a 3U EPIC CubeSat designed and built by AAC Clyde Space to deliver Automatic Identification System (AIS) data exclusively to ORBCOMM and ORBCOMM’s government and commercial customers under an exclusive Space Data as a Service deal.

CapabilityRelationshipsValue 4.0Jan 4, 2023D-Orbit launches Second Star to the Right and two ION Satellite Carriers on seventh orbital transportation mission

AAC Clyde Space will own and operate the Kelpie satellites to deliver Automatic Identification System (AIS) data exclusively to ORBCOMM and ORBCOMM’s government and commercial customers under an SDaaS model.

RelationshipsCapabilityGeneralValue 4.5Nov 29, 2022AAC Clyde Space’s first Kelpie satellite Supporting ORBCOMM’s AIS Service to Cape Canaveral launch site

The Kelpie satellite will deliver data to ORBCOMM Inc. under an exclusive Space Data as a Service (SDaaS) deal.

RelationshipsValue 4.0Nov 29, 2022AAC Clyde Space’s first Kelpie satellite Supporting ORBCOMM’s AIS Service to Cape Canaveral launch site

ORBCOMM processes over 30 million AIS messages per day from more than 200,000 vessels for government and commercial customers to deliver a situational picture of global vessel activity.

CapabilityValue 4.0Nov 29, 2022AAC Clyde Space’s first Kelpie satellite Supporting ORBCOMM’s AIS Service to Cape Canaveral launch site

ORBCOMM was awarded a separate competitive contract to deliver AIS services to multiple other U.S. Government users.

RelationshipsGeneralValue 4.2Oct 6, 2022ORBCOMM’s AIS Services selected for two U.S. Government Agency competitive contracts

ORBCOMM has provided pioneering satellite AIS service to the U.S. Government since 2008.

CapabilityGeneralValue 3.0Oct 6, 2022ORBCOMM’s AIS Services selected for two U.S. Government Agency competitive contracts

ORBCOMM offers both satellite AIS data from its own constellation and terrestrial AIS from partner providers as a single source for AIS data.

CapabilityRelationshipsValue 4.0Oct 6, 2022ORBCOMM’s AIS Services selected for two U.S. Government Agency competitive contracts

ORBCOMM’s AIS data will be used in a maritime domain awareness software platform that supports key U.S. Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security agencies and U.S. partner nations.

RelationshipsGeneralValue 3.0Oct 6, 2022ORBCOMM’s AIS Services selected for two U.S. Government Agency competitive contracts

ORBCOMM positions the ST 2100 as delivering full coverage, affordable connectivity, enhanced reliability, and improved asset visibility to customers.

CapabilityValue 2.2Jun 15, 2022ORBCOMM’s versatile satellite ST 2100 is an accessory for IoT applications

A footnote in the filing references Orbcomm’s pending acquisition by private equity firm GI Partners, Spire’s plans to go public via a SPAC, Kepler’s $60,000,000 Series B funding round, and Astrocast’s consideration of going public.

RelationshipsFinancialPlanValue 3.8Aug 9, 2021SpaceX to acquire Swarm Technologies

In October 2020, Inmarsat and Orbcomm extended their partnership to develop IoT, telematics, and other applications through at least 2035.

RelationshipsPlanValue 4.0Jun 8, 2021Skylo launches connected device services in India on Inmarsat network

On 2021-05-10 Orbcomm did not receive any alternative proposals during its 30-day go-shop period following GI Partners' $1,100,000,000 acquisition offer.

RelationshipsFinancialValue 4.0May 10, 2021Orbcomm gets no offers after contacting more than 50 potential buyers

Orbcomm shipped 87,000 devices in the first quarter of 2021.

GrowthGeneralValue 3.5May 10, 2021Orbcomm gets no offers after contacting more than 50 potential buyers
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