Russia is in close contact with the United States on space matters, including issues related to SpaceX chief Elon Musk.
Globalinfo.az reports that this was stated by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Putin said he was proud that Russia had begun creating a satellite internet network called “Rassvet” as an alternative to the “Starlink” system.
“We are proud that we have started working on the project and are carrying it out independently. We are in close contact with our American partners, including Mr. Musk. Because it is important not to interfere with each other in orbit, and to observe certain discipline and rules,” Putin stressed.
The Russian president called Elon Musk a “genius,” noting that his company has launched more than 5,000 satellites into orbit.
It should be noted that in March, the publication Bloomberg presented the “Rassvet” project as a rival to SpaceX’s “Starlink” satellite internet system. The project envisages the creation of a global satellite internet network similar to Starlink.
The first 16 satellites belonging to the communications constellation of the company “Bureau 1440” were launched into orbit on March 24. The company plans to carry out dozens of satellite launches in the future to ensure global internet coverage.
The project’s commercial operations are expected to begin in 2027. The satellites will operate in low Earth orbit at an altitude of 800 kilometers above the Earth’s surface.
Aliyar Khalil
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