Russia is building its own version of Starlink | The Economist

Russia is building its own version of Starlink—the satellite-internet system that has been crucial to Ukraine’s war effort. It's called Rassvet and currently has just 31 satellites in orbit, providing patchy coverage for only a few hours a day. But Russia aims to expand the constellation to 292 satellites by 2027, which could be a game-changer. Read more: bit.ly/4eGl5LY Subscribe to The Economist: Download The Economist app: Follow us on X: Follow us on Instagram: Follow us on Facebook: (Source: The Economist | Region: Kyiv, Ukraine)