Document and Entity Information
Jul. 08, 2021
Cover [Abstract]  
Amendment Flag false
Entity Central Index Key 0001361983
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Jul. 08, 2021
Entity Registrant Name ORBCOMM Inc.
Entity Incorporation State Country Code DE
Entity File Number 001-33118
Entity Tax Identification Number 41-2118289
Entity Address, Address Line One 395 W. Passaic Street
Entity Address, City or Town Rochelle Park
Entity Address, State or Province NJ
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 07662
City Area Code (201)
Local Phone Number 363-4900
Written Communications true
Soliciting Material false
Pre Commencement Tender Offer false
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Security 12b Title Common stock, par value $0.001 per share
Trading Symbol ORBC
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ
Entity Emerging Growth Company false