Space Intel Report
• Peter B de Selding
Space42 nears deal for 2,800‑satellite Equatys D2D constellation; service planned 2028–29 alongside Iceye radarsat scale‑up
UAE‑based Space42 is close to contracting Equatys, a 2,800‑satellite direct‑to‑device (D2D) constellation targeting commercial service in 2028–29. The plan coincides with a large Iceye radar‑sat scale‑up to combine wide‑area SAR imaging with high‑capacity D2D connectivity.
