Archive · 17 Sep 2025
Russia Plans Satellite Internet Rival to Starlink
Russia is working on its own version of Starlink, the internet service that uses satellites.
Dmitry Bakanov, the head of Russia's space agency, Roscosmos, says they are moving quickly to build this.
Starlink, operated by SpaceX, provides internet to many places, including conflict zones.
Russia's new plan is being developed by a company called Bureau 1440.
The head of Roscosmos wants to move away from old ways and bring in younger talent.
The Russian agency previously missed an opportunity to compete with SpaceX.
The Soviet Union once led the space race, but faced issues after its collapse.
Russia hopes its new project will be successful.
Russia plans to create a satellite internet service to rival Starlink.
The project is led by Roscosmos space agency head, Dmitry Bakanov.
Bureau 1440 is the Russian company developing the satellite system.
Starlink is widely used, including in remote areas and conflict zones.
Russia acknowledges past mistakes, like dismissing Elon Musk.
- Who
- Russia's Roscosmos space agency
- What
- is developing a rival to Starlink, a satellite internet service
- When
- As of the report, the project is in progress
- Where
- The project is based in Russia.
- Why
- To compete with Starlink and provide internet services.
- Main Focus
- Russian development of a Starlink competitor
- Key Figure
- Dmitry Bakanov, Roscosmos head
- Existing Service
- Starlink (SpaceX)
- Russian Developer
- Bureau 1440
- Russian System
- Gonets (smaller satellite communications)