Globalstar vs Space42: Communications constellations compared

Scores, Space (of 10)

Darker bar: ahead of the other company on that measure.

Positioning

Globalstar is a US satellite operator running a legacy LEO fleet (powering Apple's Emergency SOS and IoT), with Q2-26 revenue of $64.8M (~$270M run-rate, Apple wholesale capacity $40.1M of Q2) and its first eight MDA-built HIBLEO-4 replacement satellites launched in August 2026. It is being acquired by Amazon ($90.00 cash or 0.3210 AMZN shares, an 8-K in April 2026, close expected 2027), making the Apple satellite partner Amazon's second space-connectivity move (alongside Amazon Leo). Its FY26 outlook is suspended pending the merger.

Latest signals

• 28 Oct 2026U.S. regulators approved Amazon’s acquisition of Globalstar despite Yippy’s objection.Heise
• 28 Oct 2026Amazon is pursuing an acquisition of Globalstar despite an objection.Heise
• 27 Oct 2026Amazon received FCC approval to acquire Globalstar.Via Satellite

24 signals name Globalstar.

Facts, with sources

• 1 Jan 2027Amazon expects to close the Globalstar acquisition in 2027 pending regulatory approvalsSpaceNews
• 17 Sept 2026OpenTug and Globalstar are modernizing barge visibility with satellite trackingGlobalstar
• 17 Sept 2026Opsealog and Identec Solutions partnered to enhance Shell support-vessel operations using Globalstar connectivityGlobalstar

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Scores, Space (of 10)

Darker bar: ahead of the other company on that measure.

Positioning

Space42 is a UAE satellite operator (ADX:SPACE42, the Yahsat-Bayanat merger entity, ~$700M revenue class) combining a GEO fleet, geospatial AI, and Thuraya mobility services. It formed the EQUATYS joint venture with Viasat (May 2026) for shared-spectrum direct-to-device (up to 2,800 satellites, Viasat as initial technology prime), the Gulf sovereign-capital entry into D2D. The current revenue marker is dated (verified-light; a dedicated filings pass owed).

Latest signals

• 16 Sept 2026Viasat and Space42 commit up to $1B to establish Equatys joint venture for satellite-and-ground infrastructurePayload
• 14 Sept 2026Space42 and Viasat sign $1 billion network connectivity enhancement platform agreement36Kr newsflashes
• 29 Jul 2026LatConnect 60 partnered with Space42 to integrate SWIRSAT data into an AI-powered geospatial-intelligence platform.SpaceNews

9 signals name Space42.

Facts, with sources

• 16 Sept 2026Viasat and Space42 committed up to $1 billion to establish the Equatys joint venture for satellite and ground infrastructurewww.powerelectronicsnews.com — 2026-09-16
• 14 Sept 2026Space42 and Viasat signed a $1 billion network connectivity enhancement platform agreementrsshub.bkraju.com — 2026-09-14
• 12 Aug 2026Space42 signed a sovereign national security deal with Leonardo DRS to boost security across the UAEVia Satellite

16 facts on file.