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Russia Launches 32 Rassvet Satellites for Starlink Competitor

September 9, 2026, 22:05 UTC · Moscow, Russia · Europe · no longer in the live window

Russia launched 32 new Rassvet satellites into orbit as part of its effort to build a Starlink competitor, though full service remains delayed.

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