The Guardian · SpaceX
Vladimir Putin praises Elon Musk as Russia develops a Starlink-style network
Russia is gradually developing Rassvet, a satellite communications constellation intended for military use against Ukraine. At a Moscow summit with African leaders, Vladimir Putin compared the project with SpaceX’s orbiting network, praised Elon Musk’s abilities and said he was in contact with Starlink’s controlling shareholder.
What to know
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Russia is gradually developing the Rassvet satellite communications constellation for military use against Ukraine.
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At a Moscow summit with African leaders, Vladimir Putin said he was in contact with Starlink’s controlling shareholder.
Why it matters
The plan’s military relevance lies in Russia’s intention to use its own satellite communications for operations against Ukraine.
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