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    Space42 and Viasat Form $1B Equatys Satellite JV for Direct-to-Device Services

    Question

    Space42 and Viasat Form $1B Equatys Satellite JV for Direct-to-Device Services

    Direct answer

    Viasat and UAE-based Space42 executed a binding agreement to form Equatys, an infrastructure joint venture delivering global Direct-to-Device (D2D) connectivity and advanced Mobile Satellite Services (MSS). The structure incorporates up to $1 billion in total equity capital, launched with $400 million initial contributions from each partner. Viasat will act as the principal technology contractor, establishing shared space and ground architecture to service commercial and mobility markets.

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    Market Ontology
    Evidence through
    2026-09-15
    Published
    2026-10-20
    Revision
    1 · 2026-10-20

    Cite as: Market Ontology, “Space42 and Viasat Form $1B Equatys Satellite JV for Direct-to-Device Services”, revision 1, evidence through 2026-09-15. https://marketontology.com/market-events/2026-09-15/space42-and-viasat-form-1b-equatys-satellite-jv-for-direct-to-device-services-83ce8b

    POLICY
    Space42 and Viasat Form $1B Equatys Satellite JV for Direct-to-Device Services
    Viasat and UAE-based Space42 executed a binding agreement to form Equatys, an infrastructure joint venture delivering global Direct-to-Device (D2D) connectivity and advanced Mobile Satellite Services (MSS). The structure incorporates up to $1 billion in total equity capital, launched with $400 million initial contributions from each partner. Viasat will act as the principal technology contractor, establishing shared space and ground architecture to service commercial and mobility markets.
    VSAT
    Impact
    72
    SEP 15
    SIG
    90%
    VSAT
    Space42 and Viasat Form $1B Equatys Satellite JV for Direct-to-Device Services
    Viasat and UAE-based Space42 executed a binding agreement to form Equatys, an infrastructure joint venture delivering global Direct-to-Device (D2D) connectivity and advanced Mobile Satellite Services (MSS). The structure incorporates up to $1 billion in total equity capital, launched with $400 million initial contributions from each partner. Viasat will act as the principal technology contractor, establishing shared space and ground architecture to service commercial and mobility markets.
    → A $1 billion joint equity commitment funds satellite ground and orbital infrastructure, securing contractor revenue for VSAT while expanding global Direct-to-Device bandwidth capacity.
    Impact
    Viasat and UAE-based Space42 executed a binding agreement to form Equatys, an infrastructure joint venture delivering global Direct-to-Device (D2D) connectivity and advanced Mobile Satellite Services (MSS). The structure incorporates up to $1 billion in total equity capital, launched with $400 million initial contributions from each partner. Viasat will act as the principal technology contractor, establishing shared space and ground architecture to service commercial and mobility markets.
    Affected
    VSAT
    Transmission
    A $1 billion joint equity commitment funds satellite ground and orbital infrastructure, securing contractor revenue for VSAT while expanding global Direct-to-Device bandwidth capacity.

    How this development reaches the affected companies

    AssetExposure and channelDirectionEvidence
    VSATcontractor revenue backlog and shared capex equity commitment in Equatys JVUp1-5dViasat signs binding agreement for $1B JV and serves as primary technology contractor.

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