• Viasat, Space42 and Terrestar Solutions signed a memorandum of understanding to develop interoperability between Equatys and Canada's planned CaStar satellite constellation.
• The proposed framework would support global direct-to-device and advanced mobile satellite services while each operator retains ownership and control of its assets.
• CaStar would remain a sovereign Canadian system, keeping domestic data within Canadian jurisdiction while connecting globally through Equatys.
• Open standards are expected to reduce capital and operating costs through shared satellite resources.
• Equatys was established under a September 2026 binding agreement backed by up to USD 1 billion in combined equity commitments.

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