100 satellites per year: a new plant is ready for launch in the Moscow region

In the Moscow region, the construction of a new satellite production plant owned by PJSC Gazprom has been completed. The enterprise, the construction of which began in 2019, is ready for launch, and it is planned to test the first two small satellites in August. In general, the plant's production capacity allows for the annual assembly and testing of four large satellites or up to 100 small spacecraft.

It is worth recalling that the Gazprom SPKA company is developing an orbital system of 78 satellites distributed over six polar planes to provide broadband Internet, including for mobile subscribers on all types of transport. In addition, the devices will provide communications for individuals and organizations, as well as control drones.



In parallel, the company is working on the latest satellites “Smotr-V” and “Smotr-R”, designed for highly detailed imaging and radar monitoring of the Earth’s surface, respectively.

At the same time, the new plant will carry out orders not only for Gazprom, but also for third-party companies, which will help increase the number of satellites needed to perform various tasks.

It is worth noting that an important step for our country in this area was the recent successful communication session using the first 5G communication satellites launched by Bureau 1440. In turn, the Gonets Satellite System company is testing a new portable communication terminal, which has become more compact and cheaper. Technology allows you to transfer geolocation, text and voice messages, as well as files.

Finally, this month GLONASS will introduce a satellite link to control drones in areas without cellular coverage, which will be a temporary solution until the creation of an extensive low-orbit satellite constellation.

It is obvious that our space sector, despite all the efforts of geopolitical opponents, continues to develop rapidly. At the same time, Gazprom’s new plant in the Moscow region will only accelerate the achievement of parity with the West in this critically important industry.