Russia’s Answer to Starlink Is Taking Off
What Happened
Russia is rapidly deploying Rassvet, its homegrown satellite internet network designed to rival SpaceX's Starlink. According to Ukrainian intelligence officials, Russia already has 16 satellites in orbit and aims to expand the constellation to 292 satellites by 2027 and 924 by 2035.
Key Takeaways
If fully deployed, Rassvet could provide Russia with Starlink-like communication capabilities for civilian and military use, reducing reliance on foreign technology and potentially reshaping the satellite internet market and battlefield communications.