
Rassvet-2 [Byuro 1440]
The Russian Rassvet-2 satellites are improved prototypes for the Byuro-1440 (Bureau 1440) low earth orbit constellation for broadband high-speed internet access.
The satellites of the second prototype series feature two laser communications terminals on each satellites for intersatellite links.
Starting in 2025, they plan to launch 10-12 rockets into orbit each year, with each rocket capable of carrying approximately 15 satellites. The Russian satellite Internet service is expected to launch in 2027 and cover the country's whole area by 2035.
| Nation: | Russia |
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| Type / Application: | Communication |
| Operator: | Byuro 1440 |
| Contractors: | ? |
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| Power: | Solar arrays, batteries |
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| Mass: | 120 kg |
| Orbit: |
| Satellite | COSPAR | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rassvet-2 1 | 2024-092 | 16.05.2024 | Pl LC-43/4 | Soyuz-2-1b Fregat | with Kosmos 2576 (Nivelir-L #4 ?), Rassvet-2 1, 2, 3, Zorkiy 2M-4, 2M-6, SITRO-AIS 53, ..., 56 | |
| Rassvet-2 2 | 2024-092 | 16.05.2024 | Pl LC-43/4 | Soyuz-2-1b Fregat | with Kosmos 2576 (Nivelir-L #4 ?), Rassvet-2 1, 2, 3, Zorkiy 2M-4, 2M-6, SITRO-AIS 53, ..., 56 | |
| Rassvet-2 3 | 2024-092 | 16.05.2024 | Pl LC-43/4 | Soyuz-2-1b Fregat | with Kosmos 2576 (Nivelir-L #4 ?), Rassvet-2 1, 2, 3, Zorkiy 2M-4, 2M-6, SITRO-AIS 53, ..., 56 |
