Key facts
- Russia plans to launch its own satellite broadband system next year.
- The system is described as a smaller version of Elon Musk's Starlink.
- Iks Holding is the company behind the project.
- Commercial operations are planned to begin in 2027.
- The company intends to deploy 900 low-orbit Rassvet satellites.
Alexei Shelobkov, CEO of Iks Holding, announced that Russia is planning to launch its own satellite broadband system, which is described as a smaller version of Elon Musk's Starlink, next year. The company has already initiated the launch of satellites for this project. Commercial operations are slated to commence in 2027. The long-term plan involves the deployment of 900 low-orbit Rassvet satellites over the course of several years.