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Reuters

Russia launches 16 Rassvet LEO satellites as Bureau 1440 pursues Starlink rival

Russia placed 16 low‑Earth orbit satellites into orbit for the new Rassvet constellation, Bureau 1440 said, as Moscow seeks a domestic alternative to SpaceX's Starlink. Bureau 1440's Mission Control has assumed operations and the firm targets LEO broadband services from 2027.

2026-03-24T06:10:15.021656-07:00
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Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Space Force, Industry Leaders Warn of Critical Gaps in Orbital Intelligence

By Via Satellite: Two distinguished military officials shared visions on the future of the U.S. Space Force and its capabilities in a discussion at GovMilSpace on Monday during SATShow Week, moderated by former NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, discussing the branch’s rapid growth and its orbital intelligence gaps.

2026-03-23T18:58:46.818337-07:00