Russia is developing its own satellite broadband system. This new service aims to rival Elon Musk's Starlink. The company Iks Holding is leading the project. They plan to begin commercial operations in 2027. This comes as Ukraine has reportedly used Starlink for its drones. Russia's own system will feature 900 low-orbit satellites. Starlink is currently banned in Russia.

Russia’s Bureau 1440 plans to begin commercial satellite internet in 2027 with its Rassvet constellation, a deliberately smaller answer to Starlink.

Russia is developing its own satellite broadband system. This new service aims to rival Elon Musk's Starlink. The company Iks Holding is leading the project. They plan to begin…

Russia’s Bureau 1440 says its “Rassvet” satellite internet system will go commercial by 2027, with just 16 satellites in orbit so far compared to SpaceX’s 10,000-plus.

Russia is set to launch its own satellite broadband system in 2027, featuring 900 low-orbit satellites, aiming to compete with Elon Musk's Starlink, which is banned in the country.