Space42 plans $600M in capex for its Equatys D2D joint venture with Viasat, outlines expanding geospatial imaging business

by Peter B. de Selding

WASHINGTON — Satellite operator Space42 said it plans to invest $600 million in its Equatys direct-to-device joint venture with Viasat Inc. in 2026 and 2027 as it seeks to establish a LEO D2D constellation that other operators will seek to join.

At its Nov. 25 Investor Day, Abu Dhabi-based Space42 outlined a strategy that includes partnering with LEO broadband constellation operator to deploy its own broadband service to complement its future Al Yah 4 and Al Yah 5 geostationary-orbit satellites, whose . . .

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