Rassvet Constellation Launched Amid Delays and Military Focus
Rassvet is an alternative to Starlink, delayed from 2025 to this month.
CEO Alexey Shelobkov stated Rassvet uses 5G Non-Terrestrial Network architecture with 102.8 billion rubles in government funding and 329 billion rubles from company funds.
Pro-government commentators highlight Rassvet's military significance due to Starlink access loss.
Rassvet's commercial service is scheduled for 2027, lagging behind Starlink's 10,000 satellites.
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