Rassvet
Coverage of Rassvet in the Nexus archive.
- 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.
- Russia Says Its Starlink Rival ‘Rassvet’ Will Launch Commercially in 2027
Russia plans to launch a commercial satellite internet service 'Rassvet' by 2027, as stated by Iks Holding CEO Alexei Shelobkov at the St. Petersburg Economic Forum. The developer, Bureau 14440, launched its first 16 low-orbit Rassvet satellites in March 2026 and aims to deploy up to 900 satellites by 2035.
- Meet Rassvet, Russia’s Answer to Starlink
Russia has launched the first 16 satellites of its Rassvet network, aiming to provide satellite internet coverage across the country by 2030. The project faces challenges in achieving its goal. Russia's Rassvet is positioned as a competitor to Starlink.