Russia Launches First Batch of Rassvet Satellites to Rival Starlink

A Russian aerospace company has launched the initial batch of satellites for its new internet constellation, Rassvet, aiming to provide broadband access across Russia as a domestic alternative to Starlink, with the government earmarking 102.8 billion rubles ($1.26 billion) for its development.

24 Mar, 11:25 — 24 Mar, 14:04

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Why this matters

This launch signifies Russia's strategic move to develop its own independent satellite internet infrastructure, reducing reliance on foreign systems like Starlink. It could have significant implications for national security, digital sovereignty, and internet access within Russia.

Key entitiesRussia Starlink Rassvet Elon Musk

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What 5 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

Russia has launched its first batch of internet satellites
The satellite constellation is named 'Rassvet'
The project aims to rival or serve as an alternative to Starlink

Key claims2 agreed · 2 unverified

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Russia has launched its first batch of Rassvet satellites

agreed·The Independentchannel-news-asiaMoscow Timesfaz

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The Rassvet program is intended to provide broadband internet access across Russia

agreed·Moscow Times

The Russian government has earmarked 102.8 billion rubles ($1.26 billion) for the Rassvet program

unverified·The Independent

16 satellites of the Rassvet program were launched into space

unverified·faz

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The financial investment for the Rassvet program

ReportedThe Independent

Missingchannel-news-asiaMoscow Timesfaz

The exact number of satellites launched in the first batch

Reportedfaz

MissingThe Independentchannel-news-asiaMoscow Times

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The IndependentMostly Factual6h ago

Russia launches first internet satellites to rival Elon Musk’s Starlink

The Russian government has earmarked 102.8 billion rubles ($1.26 billion) for its development

By Guy Faulconbridge

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Moscow TimesMostly Factual9h ago

Russian Aerospace Company Launches First Batch of Starlink Rival Satellites

The satellite internet constellation, known as Rassvet, is intended to provide broadband internet access across Russia and serve as a domestic alternative to Starlink.

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Coverage Timeline

First report: faz · 24 Mar, 10:07|Full coverage: 5 · 6h|Window: 6h

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faz24 Mar, 10:07First to report

Liveblog UkraineKrieg: Russland startet Satelliten als Starlink-Ersatz

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Moscow Times24 Mar, 11:25

Russian Aerospace Company Launches First Batch of Starlink Rival Satellites

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channel-news-asia24 Mar, 12:35

Russia launches low-orbit satellites in bid to one day rival Starlink

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The Independent24 Mar, 14:04

Russia launches first internet satellites to rival Elon Musk’s Starlink

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hotnews24 Mar, 16:11Latest update

Rusia a lansat primii sateliți pentru constelația care să rivalizeze cu Starlink-ul lui Elon Musk

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Initial ReportsMarch 24 morning

Early reports confirm the launch of Russia's first batch of Rassvet satellites.

Details EmergeMarch 24 afternoon

Further details emerge regarding the program's funding and the number of satellites launched.

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Russia Launches First Batch of Rassvet Satellites to Rival Starlink

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Russia launches first internet satellites to rival Elon Musk’s Starlink

Russian Aerospace Company Launches First Batch of Starlink Rival Satellites

Coverage Timeline

Liveblog UkraineKrieg: Russland startet Satelliten als Starlink-Ersatz

Russian Aerospace Company Launches First Batch of Starlink Rival Satellites

Russia launches low-orbit satellites in bid to one day rival Starlink

Russia launches first internet satellites to rival Elon Musk’s Starlink

Rusia a lansat primii sateliți pentru constelația care să rivalizeze cu Starlink-ul lui Elon Musk

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