EchoStar taps MDA Space to build LEO sats for new D2D network

Posted on August 4, 2025 by Guest authors

Satellite communications firm EchoStar is moving ahead with plans to join the global direct-to-device (D2D) satellite race via a new LEO satellite constellation, and has awarded an initial US$1.3 billion contract to MDA Space to help build it.

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