Russia aims for 300-satellite constellation to challenge Starlink by 2028 Russia plans to deploy around 300 satellites in low-Earth orbit under its Project Dawn by 2028, aiming to establish a domestic alternative to SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet network. Minister of Digital Development Maksut Shadive said that more than 30 Shahar satellites are already in orbit. He stated that the system is designed to provide easy access to high-speed Internet around the world. Shadiev also highlighted the country's control over Internet traffic, including monitoring and filtering according to Russian regulations, as a key difference between Dawn and Starlink.

Russia aims for 300-satellite constellation to challenge Starlink by 2028 Russia plans to deploy around 300 satellites in low-Earth orbit under its Project Dawn by 2028, aiming to establish a domestic alternative to SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet network. Minister of Digital Development Maksut Shadive said that more than 30 Shahar satellites are already in orbit. He stated that the system is designed to provide easy access to high-speed Internet around the world. Shadiev also highlighted the country's control over Internet traffic, including monitoring and filtering according to Russian regulations, as a key difference between Dawn and Starlink.