Russia Readies a Smaller Starlink, and a 2027 Deadline It Keeps Moving

Russia To Launch Own Smaller Version Of Elon Musk's Starlink In 2027

Ukraine said in January that Russia was using Starlink terminals to guide its drones into Ukrainian territory.

Russia readies a smaller Starlink, and a 2027 deadline it keeps moving

Russia intends to switch on a commercial version of its homegrown answer to Starlink next year, according to people familiar with the programme cited by Reuters, the latest milestone in a project that has been promising to arrive for most of a decade. The constellation is called Rassvet, the operator is a private aerospace firm […] This story continues at The Next Web

Russia plans to launch its smaller version of Starlink next year

Russia is developing its own satellite broadband system. This new service aims to rival Elon Musk's Starlink. The company Iks Holding is leading the project. They plan to begin commercial operations in 2027. This comes as Ukraine has reportedly used Starlink for its drones. Russia's own system will feature 900 low-orbit satellites. Starlink is currently banned in Russia.