Dossier
Bureau 1440
Coverage of Bureau 1440 in the Nexus archive.
- Russian ‘Rassvet’ Satellites Secure Two Daily Comms Windows Over Ukraine
The first batch of 16 Russian 'Rassvet' satellites, launched in March 2026, provides two daily communication windows over Ukraine, enabling potential control of Russian naval drones and UAVs. A second batch of 16 satellites, launched in July 2026, is expected to increase these windows by October or November.
- Russia’s Answer to Starlink Loses One of Its First Satellites
Bureau 1440's Rassvet satellite internet project lost one of its first operational satellites launched in March, while the remaining 15 are functioning. The project, Russia's alternative to SpaceX's Starlink, aims for a 2027 commercial launch.