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Russia Plans to Launch 292 Rassvet Satellites Into Orbit by the End of 2027 — DIU
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Fusion42 · 23 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Russia plans to deploy a constellation of 292 Rassvet communications satellites by the end of 2027 as a counterpart to Starlink, with phased launches targeting operational capacity to support military communications and drone control. The system's partial capability will be active well before full deployment, prompting Ukrainian intelligence to seek countermeasures.
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The race to build a Russian Starlink with 292 satellites means telecom and defence founders must ready for urgent demand in countermeasures and comms gear by late 2026. Your ability to move fast before full deployment will decide if you can capture early market needs or risk being too late.
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