The first satellite of the Russian project "Sphere" will be launched into orbit in 2 years
The first satellite of the Russian project "Sphere" is planned to be put into orbit in 2025. This was stated by Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov. It is assumed that they will be the device "Express-RF". Work on the creation of the Russian analogue of Starlink began some time ago.
According to experts, after 2025, the deployment of an orbital satellite constellation will begin, which will provide the country with full-fledged satellite Internet.
In addition, the "Sphere" can be used for military purposes. Until 2030, it is planned to launch up to 800 different satellites as part of the project.
Recall that earlier it was assumed that by 2030 the constellation created under the Sphere program should include 640 spacecraft. It is assumed that the development of the Sphere project will make it possible to organize a mass movement of unmanned aerial vehicles in Russia both in the airspace and on the ground.
It should be noted that the Sphere project involves the launch of communication satellites and remote sensing of the Earth. The devices will provide broadband Internet access, as well as the Internet of things for 50 million users. Also, the "Sphere" should provide a special connection - presidential, government and departmental.
"Sphere" is an application for the complete independence of our country in the issue of providing business and government authorities with all space services - communications, surveillance services, infrastructure management. Of course, this creates a colossal commercial result.
- said in April last year, at that time, the head of Roscosmos Dmitry Rogozin.
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