Russia's Rassvet constellation targets 292 satellites by 2027

Bureau 1440 plans to launch 288 to 292 operational satellites by 2027 for its Rassvet network. The company launched 16 operational satellites in March 2024 after test flights in 2023 and 2024. Satellites feature 5G non-terrestrial links, laser inter-satellite connections, upgraded power systems, and plasma thrusters. Per-subscriber speeds range from 50 megabits to one gigabit per second with coverage across more than 70 countries.