UAE
UAE's Space42 signs $1B satellite deal with US firm Viasat
Space42 and Viasat commit $1 billion to launch Equatys, a satellite platform connecting phones directly to orbit from 2029.
Sep 15, 2026
Sep 15, 2026

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Space42 and Viasat commit $1 billion to launch Equatys, a satellite platform connecting phones directly to orbit from 2029.
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