Space42 is a UAE-based, AI-powered SpaceTech company established in 2024, integrating satellite communications, geospatial analytics, and artificial intelligence. It has two business units: Yahsat Space Services and Bayanat Smart Solutions. Space42 focuses on satellite operations, geospatial data processing, and AI-driven solutions, with major shareholders including G42, Mubadala, and IHC.
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Equatys is a Direct-to-Device joint venture between Viasat and Space42.
Space42’s Equatys joint venture with Viasat provides direct-to-device services and prioritizes sovereignty and independence.
Viasat is co-founding the planned Equatys mobile satellite services venture with Space42.
Viasat and Space42 shared details that Equatys will be supported by up to 2,800 satellites.
Space42 has partnerships to explore Equatys-enabled direct-to-device connectivity with e& UAE.
Viasat and Space42 designed the Equatys system so satellites can be added as the business scales without redesigning the system.
Viasat and Space42 provided an update on Equatys at Mobile World Congress and released additional details on March 10.
Viasat and Space42 have moved to form the Equatys joint venture and have made progress with engineering development and initial commercial engagement with mobile network operators.
Space42 has a partnership to explore Equatys-enabled direct-to-device connectivity with PT Telkom Satelit Indonesia (Telkomsat).
Viasat and Space42 introduced Equatys in September last year with a goal of delivering services within three years.
Space42 positions Equatys as a way to modernize legacy mobile satellite services, augment terrestrial networks in lacking areas, and unlock new services across markets.
Equatys’ shared multi-tenant infrastructure will be supported by up to 2,800 satellites operated by both Viasat and Space42 across 60 orbital planes and three altitude layers.
Space42 holds a seat on the Mobile Satellite Services Association board.
Viasat and UAE-based partner Space42 have filings for a constellation of up to 2,800 satellites for their Equatys joint venture.
ICEYE is the technology partner for Space42’s Foresight SAR constellation.
Space42 operates the Foresight SAR constellation with five SAR satellites currently in orbit.
Space42 plans to launch two additional SAR satellites in 2027 for the Foresight constellation.
Space42 established a Mira Aerospace manufacturing facility in Abu Dhabi with operations starting in 2026.
Space42’s Map Africa initiative aims to enable high-resolution mapping capabilities across all 54 African countries, covering roughly 30% of the world’s habitable land.
Space42’s Foresight SAR constellation uses 1,200 MHz payload technology and targets 99% operational uptime.