The first 16 satellites intended for broadband Internet in Russia have been successfully launched into orbit. The project is being implemented by the BYURO 1440 company and is part of the structure of IKS Holding.
The low-orbit satellite constellation “Rassvet” was sent into space as a package on March 23. The satellites will be placed in the target orbit after the verification stage.
According to the company, the devices use a communication system based on the 5G NTN architecture, new energy supply, inter-satellite laser communication technology and plasma engines.
The project plans to have 156 satellites in orbit in 2026, 292 in 2027, and 318 in 2028. A total of 24 launches will be carried out by 2030.
