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The status recorded for “Rassvet LEO Constellation” is under construction.

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Rassvet LEO Constellation

Sector: Aerospace & Defense • Location: Russia

Source: Via Satellite

Project

Under Construction

Russia's experimental formation of small communication satellites in Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) called Rassvet, aimed at controlling drones without access to Starlink. Currently has three satellites in orbit with an additional 16 satellites expected to launch in the coming months. By 2027, the constellation could grow to over 300 spacecraft.

Status: Under Construction
Sector: Aerospace & Defense, Telecommunications
Location: Russia
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: Via Satellite

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The project “Rassvet LEO Constellation” is an infrastructure initiative in the Aerospace & Defense sector, located in Russia. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Via Satellite.

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Original status	under construction
Taiyo status	Under Construction
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	Russia's experimental formation of small communication satellites in Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) called Rassvet, aimed at controlling drones without access to Starlink. Currently has three satellites in orbit with an additional 16 satellites expected to launch in the coming months. By 2027, the constellation could grow to over 300 spacecraft.
Original sector	Space

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Russia

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Record type	Project
Sector	Aerospace & Defense, Telecommunications
Article published date	2026-04-10

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