What Happened
Rassvet Satellite Program Experiences Technical Difficulties
Russia’s Rassvet satellite program, intended to rival SpaceX’s Starlink, is facing technical difficulties. At least three of the first 32 launched satellites have likely failed, and none have reached their intended orbit of 500 miles. The program aims to deploy 924 satellites by 2035, but the current setbacks may hinder Russia’s ability to establish a reliable satellite network. The Rassvet program’s progress was reported by Ars Technica.