Russia Launches Rassvet Satellites, Aiming to Rival SpaceX's Starlink
Russia has launched the first 16 satellites of its Rassvet communications constellation from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome. The Rassvet constellation, developed by Bureau 1440, aims to provide an alternative to SpaceX's Starlink network. The satellites are designed to operate in low Earth orbit, delivering high-speed internet with minimal signal delay. The Russian Ministry of Defence also conducted a command and staff exercise involving the Yars intercontinental ballistic missile, although no missile launches were reported. 
