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Space42 and Viasat clear regulatory hurdle for Equatys direct-to-device satellite venture

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Space42 said its Equatys joint venture with Viasat has secured regulatory clearance that had blocked the venture’s progress. The partnership is focused on direct-to-device satellite telecommunications, a service model that connects consumer devices directly to satellites.

Discovered 2026-11-12T09:04:44.773124-08:00 | 2026-11-12T09:04:44.773124-08:00

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  • Regulatory clearance removes a stated obstacle to the Equatys venture’s progress, an important milestone for both partners’ direct-to-device plans.
  • The joint venture puts satellite-to-device connectivity at the center of a collaboration between Space42, a satellite telecommunications and geospatial imagery provider, and Viasat.

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