Russia Announces Starlink Rival
Russia plans to develop its own version of Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet, according to Dmitry Bakanov, head of Roscosmos. Starlink, operated by SpaceX, delivers internet to hard-to-reach and conflict areas via low-Earth orbit satellites. Russia's initiative aims to offer a similar service domestically.
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Russia is poised to introduce its version of Elon Musk's satellite internet service, Starlink, as announced by Dmitry Bakanov, chief of Roscosmos.
Starlink, owned by Musk's SpaceX, provides crucial internet connectivity through a network of low-Earth orbit satellites, proving vital in remote locations and during conflicts.
With Russia's alternative on the horizon, both domestic and international observers await how this new development will influence global satellite internet dynamics.
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