Satellite   Commercial Space  
Payload • Laurence Russell

Viasat and Space42 to build 2,800‑sat Equatys constellation for global direct‑to‑device connectivity

Viasat and UAE‑based Space42 are forming Equatys, a joint venture to field a 2,800‑satellite constellation aimed at delivering direct‑to‑device connectivity to billions of users worldwide, positioning the partners to challenge incumbents in the emerging mass‑market satellite connectivity space.

2026-03-05T21:12:45.224412-08:00
Leadership   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Policy & Regulation   NASA  
SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

NASA deputy administrator nominee sails through confirmation hearing

By SpaceNews.com: The White House’s nominee to be deputy administrator of NASA received bipartisan support at a Senate confirmation hearing March 5.

Also: Space Policy Online, Space Policy Online and nasawatch.com
2026-03-05T15:15:28.851667-08:00
Space Exploration & Science Missions   Space Defense & Militarization   Space Debris & Traffic Management   NASA  
Associated Press

NASA: Asteroid 2024 YR poses no risk of impacting the Moon in 2032

By Associated Press: NASA says there's now zero chance that asteroid 2024 YR4 will crash into the moon in 2032. The space agency had been predicting a 4.3% chance of a direct hit.

Also: Space.com, NBC News, The Independent and 11 more
2026-03-05T10:14:05.128308-08:00