Russia is accelerating efforts to develop the «Rassvet» satellite communications system, which is being considered as an alternative to «Starlink». The project, developed by the «Bureau 1440» company, was reported by the «Financial Times».

The new system is designed to provide communications services through satellites operating in low Earth orbit. It is also intended to be used for the real-time control of unmanned aerial vehicles and cars. The use of these capabilities in airspace over Europe is also envisaged. The satellites will make it possible to transmit the coordinates of moving objects to ground-based control centres.

One of the project’s main objectives is to improve the resistance of unmanned devices to radio-electronic interference.

To date, more than 30 «Rassvet-3» satellites have been launched into orbit. They are positioned at an altitude of approximately 510 kilometres above Earth. This orbital altitude creates favourable conditions for using more compact satellite communication terminals.

To ensure global coverage of the system, the number of satellites is planned to exceed 250 by 2027.