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Russia accelerates Starlink-like Rassvet network toward 924 satellites

Published

10 August 2026

Topic

technology

Sectors

Telecom & Connectivity

Geography

Russia

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Fusion42 · 25 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Russia is accelerating deployment of its Rassvet satellite constellation, aiming for 924 satellites by 2035 to achieve Starlink-like continuous satellite communications coverage, posing strategic challenges to Ukraine and other countries.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Telecom & Connectivity, and 7 sources have reported it between 10 Aug 2026 and 15 Aug 2026.

◆ The Wire takeaway

You face a new competitor in satellite communications as Russia ramps Rassvet launches for full constellation by 2035. If your business depends on continuous satellite coverage, this effort marks a growing challenge and potential market shift.

Coverage

7 sources · first reported 10 Aug 2026 · latest 15 Aug 2026

Topics

Telecom & Connectivityrussiasatellite-internetrassvetstarlink-competitormilitary-communications