Russia is still trying to make its Starlink competitor work — 32 new Rassvet satellites launched into orbit, but it still isn't enough to operate fully
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Russia’s struggle to field a Starlink alternative underscores how hard LEO broadband is without deep launch, manufacturing, and ground infrastructure. If your business assumes resilient global connectivity, you’re effectively betting on a very short list of satellite operators for the next decade.
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