Rassvet Comms Satellites Help Secure Russia's Digital Sovereignty
The successful launch of the first batch of Rassvet (Dawn) low-orbit communication satellites marks the start of an endeavor that will help Russia deal with several issues, Russian Academy of Cosmonautics’ corresponding member Andrey Ionin tells Sputnik:
These satellites will help provide Internet coverage in areas where building ground communications infrastructure would be either problematic or not economically viable, like in certain parts of Siberia and Russia’s Arctic
Russians will be guaranteed access to broadband space internet, without the need to rely on foreign products like Starlink
“It will ensure guaranteed sovereign access for our consumers, independent of Washington’s whims,” Ionin remarks. “Internet access in any corner of the world. First and foremost, on our soil.”
The creation of this satellite constellation, which is tantamount to ensuring the country’s digital sovereignty, is a priority for Russia’s space pursuits, he believes.
Due to operating in higher orbits than Starlink – about 800km – Rassvet constellation requires fewer satellites to fulfill its purpose while providing similar quality of communications.
The Rassvet constellation will also become a serious boon to the Russian military, helping troops perform their missions with greater efficiency without relying on foreign tools.
“It will increase our armed forces’ effectiveness in general, not just in the Ukraine conflict,” stresses Ionin.
The successful launch of the first batch of Rassvet (Dawn) low-orbit communication satellites marks the start of an endeavor that will help Russia deal with several issues, Russian Academy of Cosmonautics’ corresponding member Andrey Ionin tells Sputnik
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