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(NET) Soyuz 2.1b • Rassvet

A RKTs Progress Soyuz 2 rocket will launch a batch of 16 satellites for the Buro 1440's Rassvet project, a planned low-orbit communications constellation. These satellites will be part of the Rassvet-3 sub-constellation and will operate in orbits with an inclination of 82.3°. The other two constellations (Rassvet 1 and 2) will have inclinations of 60° and 88° respectively. Initially ~288 sats will provide global coverage, scaling to 730+ and later up to 1000. They operate in LEO at 500-800km altitude, use Ku/Ka bands, and are equipped with laser inter-links. The rocket will fly in the Soyuz 2.1b configuration with a 81KS type fairing. - Delayed from June.

📍 Pad 43/4 - Plesetsk Cosmodrome https://goo.gl/maps/kQduw6ZJdtw3nCnk6