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Russian Aerospace Forces launch military satellite via Soyuz-2.1b from Plesetsk
Interfax·RU·about 14 hours ago
Russian development of the 'Rassvet' satellite constellation aims to provide low-latency, high-speed internet capabilities similar to Starlink, potentially enhancing Russian military command and control. Analysts warn that the system could be leveraged for battlefield surveillance and secure communications, though the operational maturity and full deployment timeline remain uncertain.