# Russia's ambitious satellite plan takes another step in the right direction

> Russia moves closer to launching another wave of Rassvet communication satellitesFresh launch notice points toward another important milestone for the Rassvet networkRussia plans hundreds of satellites to build an…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/pro/russia-to-launch-rassvet-starlink-rival-within-days-with-318-strong-satellite-constellation-expected-by-2028?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a59230d6aa54428f0f31fba)
- **Published:** 2026-07-16
- **Category:** Science
- **Tags:** #5g
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