Lead item · 14 September 2026

POSITIONINGDirect-to-device (D2D) competitive field

Space42 and Viasat sign binding deal for Equatys

A stalled rival D2D venture is now funded and real, sharpening competition for SES's own bet.

1 in 197 items swept clears the bar·Brief of 14 September 2026, 15:24 UTC

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