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Russia's Bureau 1440 expands Rassvet low-orbit satellite constellation

Bureau 1440 has deployed a second batch of satellites for its Rassvet low-orbit internet constellation, building on the initial 16-satellite launch in March. The project aims to initiate commercial high-speed internet testing by 2026, though the operational capacity and scalability of the system remain unverified.

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Mosaic Score5.6

Confidence0.9

Significance0.5

Source credibility0.6

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Russia — 14 developments

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Russia Expands Rassvet LEO Satellite Constellation

Russia has launched additional satellites for its Rassvet low-orbit constellation, confirmed to be developed by Bureau 1440, aiming for sovereign communications and future commercial internet testing by 2026. While the constellation now numbers approximately 40 units, its operational military utility and scalability to hundreds of satellites remain unverified. Confidence in current developments is High.

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