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Space42 expects Equatys service to begin in 2028 or 2029.
Space42 positions Equatys as a way to modernize legacy mobile satellite services, augment terrestrial networks in lacking areas, and unlock new services across markets.
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 partnerships to explore Equatys-enabled direct-to-device connectivity with e& UAE.
Space42 has a partnership to explore Equatys-enabled direct-to-device connectivity with PT Telkom Satelit Indonesia (Telkomsat).
Viasat and Space42 provided an update on Equatys at Mobile World Congress and released additional details on March 10.
Viasat and Space42 designed the Equatys system so satellites can be added as the business scales without redesigning the system.
Viasat and Space42 introduced Equatys in September last year with a goal of delivering services within three years.
Space42 holds a seat on the Mobile Satellite Services Association board.
Viasat and Space42 cancelled a media roundtable at the Mobile World Congress after American strikes in Tehran disrupted global air traffic and stranded executives in Middle East airports.
Viasat and UAE-based partner Space42 have filings for a constellation of up to 2,800 satellites for their Equatys joint venture.
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’s Foresight SAR satellites provide 25-centimeter resolution imagery and daily revisit times.
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 leads a Map Africa initiative in partnership with ESRI and Microsoft to enable AI and geospatial capabilities across Africa.
Space42’s Foresight SAR constellation uses 1,200 MHz payload technology and targets 99% operational uptime.
ICEYE is the technology partner for Space42’s Foresight SAR constellation.
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 validated Mira Aerospace high-altitude platform systems (HAPS) for commercial deployment following completion of the Apus Neo test flight.