Russia plans to deploy ~300 Shahar satellites by 2028 Digital Development Minister Maksut Shadayev announced at the Russia-Africa Forum that over 30 satellites are already in orbit. Developed by Bureau 1440, Constellation aims to provide high-speed global internet, including across Africa. Two batch launches of 16 serial Rasbet-3 satellites took place in March and July 2026. Commercial activity begins in 2027. Shadayev emphasized a key difference from the American Starlink: state control over traffic. Unlike Western systems, Shahar will allow countries to filter content and enforce local laws regarding internet access. Remember initially it should only work in a given geography.

Russia plans to deploy ~300 Shahar satellites by 2028 Digital Development Minister Maksut Shadayev announced at the Russia-Africa Forum that over 30 satellites are already in orbit. Developed by Bureau 1440, Constellation aims to provide high-speed global internet, including across Africa. Two batch launches of 16 serial Rasbet-3 satellites took place in March and July 2026. Commercial activity begins in 2027. Shadayev emphasized a key difference from the American Starlink: state control over traffic. Unlike Western systems, Shahar will allow countries to filter content and enforce local laws regarding internet access. Remember initially it should only work in a given geography.