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Russia's Starlink Rival, Rassvet Program, Faces Challenges as Satellites Fail to Reach Target Orbit

Russia's Rassvet program, intended as a Starlink rival, has launched 32 satellites this year, but none have reached their intended 500-mile orbit. The satellite

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Russia's 'Rassvet' Starlink Rival Faces Embarrassing Failures, Losing Satellites Faster Than Production

Russia's attempt to launch its Starlink rival, the 'Rassvet' broadband satellite network, is facing significant setbacks, with several satellites failing to rea

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Russia's Starlink Rival, Rassvet Program, Faces Challenges as Satellites Fail to Reach Target Orbit

Russia's 'Rassvet' Starlink Rival Faces Embarrassing Failures, Losing Satellites Faster Than Production

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