Russia’s satellite internet alternative suffers major launch failures

Russia

First seen: Sep 1, 2026, 11:18 AM UTCUpdated: Sep 1, 2026, 10:02 PM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

A Russian satellite launch intended to support an alternative to Starlink reportedly saw 20 of 32 satellites fail to reach orbit. The failures undermine the planned communications network.

SO WHAT?

The setback could delay Russia’s efforts to establish an independent satellite communications capability.

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Reports behind this event

de.euronews.comde

Russlands Starlink-Klon scheitert vorerst, bleibt aber Gefahr für Ukraine

Sep 1, 2026, 10:02 PM UTC

de.euronews.comde

Russlands Starlink-Kopie scheitert vorerst, bleibt Gefahr für Ukraine

Sep 1, 2026, 6:16 PM UTC

tagesspiegel.dede

Putins Starlink-Alternative ist bisher ein Flop: 20 von 32 Satelliten scheitern auf dem Weg ins All

Sep 1, 2026, 11:18 AM UTC