Russia starts putting Starlink rival into orbit (VIDEOS)

By RT International

A Russian private space company has successfully placed into orbit the first 16 satellites of a planned broadband internet network intended as a domestic alternative to Elon Musk’s Starlink.

On Tuesday, developer Bureau 1440 released footage showing the Rassvet satellites separating from their launch rocket. According to the company, all units are functioning properly and will maneuver into their assigned orbits after completing system checks.

Bureau 1440 previously carried out test launches in June 2023 and May 2024, each deploying three prototype satellites. The company says the technology has since matured and is moving into full deployment. The first phase of the project envisions more than 250 satellites equipped with laser transponders for in-orbit communications by late 2027, with plans to expand the constellation to around 900 satellites by 2035.

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