Will Russia have its own Starlink?

Russia is racing to build its answer to SpaceX’s Starlink satellites. The Rassvet program has been plagued by problems, but experts say Russia may still be able to replace Starlink on the battlefield.

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Russia is pushing to build its own satellite internet network after losing access to SpaceX’s Starlink system, which had reportedly been used by Russian forces in Ukraine.

The planned constellation, called Rassvet, aims to provide communications, navigation support and connectivity from space, similar to Starlink.

But developing and deploying thousands of satellites is a massive technological and financial challenge.

Can Russia create a viable rival to one of the world’s most advanced satellite internet networks?

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