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Viasat says Equatys D2D satellite constellation with Space42 remains planned, with financing next

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Viasat CEO Mark Dankberg said the company has not abandoned Equatys, its direct-to-device mobile satellite service joint venture with UAE-based Space42. The partners still plan a constellation that could include co-owners, with securing satellite financing identified as the next step.

Discovered 2026-08-05T11:44:43.898389-07:00 | 2026-08-05T11:44:43.898389-07:00

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  • Viasat’s continued commitment keeps Equatys in its strategic plans for direct-to-device mobile satellite connectivity, despite the project’s financing still being unresolved.
  • A constellation potentially co-owned by additional parties could broaden the capital base and shape governance, commercial alignment and execution of the Space42 joint venture.

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