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UAE, Canada Space Firms in Alliance as Nations Seek Starlink Alternatives

Bloomberg Technology Wednesday 28 October 2026, 11:15 UTC By Mathieu Dion 1 min read
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Canada’s Terrestar Solutions Inc. agreed to work together with the UAE’s Space42 Plc and US-based Viasat Inc. on a global, open standard to share satellite infrastructure and improve connectivity for mobile devices.

Canada’s Terrestar Solutions Inc. agreed to work together with the UAE’s Space42 Plc and US-based Viasat Inc. on a global, open standard to share satellite infrastructure and improve connectivity for mobile devices.
Canada Space Firms in (ORG) Terrestar Solutions Inc. (ORG) UAE (LOCATION) Space42 Plc (ORG) US (LOCATION) Viasat Inc. (ORG)
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