Eșec major pentru „Starlink-ul” Rusiei: Toți cei 16 sateliți lansați recent nu au ajuns pe orbita prevăzută și riscă să se dezintegreze

A batch of Russian satellites intended for a Starlink-like system has failed to reach the required orbit, significantly impacting Moscow's ambitions. Launched on July 19, the 16 Rassvet-3 satellites are currently orbiting at lower altitudes, which could lead to their eventual re-entry into the atmosphere. This setback follows the disruption of Starlink services for Russian forces by SpaceX. Analysts suggest that Russia may not be prepared for rapid deployment of its satellite constellation, which is crucial for military communications. The slow launch pace and operational challenges raise doubts about achieving the necessary number of satellites for a stable network.