Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleStarlink remains a key advantage for Ukraine's drone operations and communications after Kyiv successfully lobbied SpaceX to disable grey-market terminals used by Russian forces (AFP/Getty)Russia is rapidly accelerating the deployment of its Rassvet satellite internet network to rival SpaceX's Starlink, according to Ukrainian military intelligence. Developed by aerospace company Bureau 1440, Rassvet currently has 16 active satellites, with plans to expand to 292 by 2027 and 924 by 2035. Starlink remains a key advantage for Ukraine's drone operations and communications after Kyiv successfully lobbied SpaceX to disable grey-market terminals used by Russian forces. Major General Vadym Skibitskyi noted that Rassvet currently operates only intermittently over Ukraine, but a complete constellation would function similarly to Starlink. Ukrainian officials are already developing strategies to counter the Russian satellite network once it achieves full operational capacity. In fullRussia accelerates roll out of Starlink rivalMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Putin’s Starlink-style network sparks alarm in Ukraine
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleStarlink remains a key advantage for Ukraine's drone operations and communications after Kyiv successfully lobbied SpaceX to disable grey-market terminals used by Russian forces (AFP/Getty)Russia is rapidly accelerating the deployment of its Rassvet satellite internet network to rival SpaceX's Starlink, according to Ukrainian military intelligence. Developed by aerospace company Bureau 1440, Rassvet currently has 16 active satellites, with plans to expand to 292 by 2027 and 924 by 2035. Starlink remains a key advantage for Ukraine's drone operations and communications after Kyiv successfully lobbied SpaceX to disable grey-market terminals used by Russian forces. Major General Vadym Skibitskyi noted that Rassvet currently operates only intermittently over Ukraine, but a complete constellation would function similarly to Starlink. Ukrainian officials are already developing strategies to counter the Russian satellite network once it achieves full operational capacity. In fullRussia accelerates roll out of Starlink rivalMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
