Russia Wanted Its Own Starlink. Now Its Satellites Are Falling Before the Network Even Takes Off

Russia’s planned alternative to Starlink is encountering severe operational setbacks, with satellites deployed in orbit losing altitude while newly launched units fail to reach their designated positions, French technology portal Numerama reported. Moscow allocated 102.8 billion rubles ($1.3 billion) from its state budget for the "Rassvet" program. Commercial operations were set to launch in 2027, with plans to expand the constellation from 250 to 900 satellites in orbit by 2035. More

(Source: UNITED24 Media - Sep 1)