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Germany worries over Rasvet as Russia's space weapon
The Russian "Rasvit" project aims to develop a satellite-based internet network to compete with the American "Starlink" system, in order to compensate for Russia's loss of access to satellite internet systems that its forces rely on for military operations, especially in Ukraine. The project involves launching a constellation of satellites into low Earth orbit, with a plan to reach about 730 satellites by 2030 and 900 by 2035. Despite progress and the launch of some experimental satellites, Russia faces technical and military challenges, such as delays with certain satellites and some failing to reach their designated orbits. Additionally, achieving capabilities similar to Starlink would require launching over ten thousand satellites, which is currently difficult to execute. Western reports warn that the "Rasvit" system could give Russia independent capabilities in managing drones and artificial intelligence, raising security concerns. However, experts note that the project is still far from completion, and success will depend on overcoming numerous technical and logistical obstacles.
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