Meet Rassvet, Russia’s Answer to Starlink

Russia launched the first 16 satellites of the Rassvet broadband constellation on March 23, a project aimed at providing up to 1 Gbps internet with ~70 ms latency and projected to reach some 300 satellites by 2030; the report highlights comparisons to Starlink and notes the project's dual-use potential for civilian and military communications, the Defense Ministry's involvement in the launch, and commentary on possible strategic and security implications.