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Russia develops Rassvet-4 satellite constellation as Starlink alternative

Bottom line

Russia's Bureau 1440 is developing the Rassvet-4 satellite constellation, comprising 374 sats at 800km altitude, as an alternative to Starlink, with 2 of 32 Rassvet-3 sats already lost.

Why it matters

A domestic satellite constellation could reduce Russia's reliance on foreign communications infrastructure, enhancing resilience against EW and satellite jamming.

Istoria Zbroi reports Russia’s Bureau 1440 is developing the Rassvet-4 satellite constellation, consisting of 374 satellites at 800km altitude, intended as an alternative to Starlink. Two of the 32 Rassvet-3 satellites have already been lost, indicating early-stage development challenges.

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  • Telegram channel:Історія_Зброї (Istoria Zbroi)source Corigin t.me
    Original text (excerpt)

    Росія продовжує розробку супутникової системи зв’язку «Рассвет-4» - аналог Starlink Російська компанія «Бюро 1440» працює над новою супутниковою системою «Рассвет-4», яка має стати альтернативою Starlink. За даними Defence Express, росіяни планують розгорнути угруповання із 374 с

NamedBureau 1440Rassvet-4Rassvet-3StarlinkTopicsdroneselectronic warfareanalysis

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Robot War (2026). Russia develops Rassvet-4 satellite constellation as Starlink alternative. Hetzner OSINT, 4 November 2026. https://robotwar.io/osint-hetzner/2026-11-04--russia-develops-rassvet-4-satellite-constellation-as-starlink-alternat/

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  title = {Russia develops Rassvet-4 satellite constellation as Starlink alternative},
  author = {Robot War},
  howpublished = {\url{https://robotwar.io/osint-hetzner/2026-11-04--russia-develops-rassvet-4-satellite-constellation-as-starlink-alternat/}},
  year = {2026},
  note = {Hetzner OSINT finding C3}
}

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