Space42: ‘D2D opportunity is massive, a $50-billion market;’ co to name Equatys D2D constellation builder within weeks

by Peter B. de Selding

LA PLATA, Maryland — Fixed and mobile satellite services provider Space42 said its future Equatys direct-to-device (D2D) joint venture with Viasat Inc. would select a satellite bus contractor within weeks, and that the company was also nearing a selection of LEO broadband provider to complement its existing secure satcom business.

UAE-based Space42 had told investors it would spend $600 million between 2026 and 2027 as its share of the Equatys network, with Viasat committing a similar amount — including production of the satellites’ payloads — and a . . .

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