Starlink

Digital divide in the sky: Fundamental differences between LEO and GEO orbits

In the realm of space technology and global connectivity solutions, the strategic positioning of satellites around the Earth is as critical as their function. Today, the Low Earth Orbit (LEO), which has gained prominence through US-based SpaceX’s Starlink project, and the Geostationary Orbit (GEO), the traditional heart of broadcasting, represent two distinct layers of modern […]

Rassvet

Russia’s Starlink rival Rassvet satellites reach orbit

Russia has passed a critical milestone in its “Rassvet” project, developed as a domestic alternative to Elon Musk’s Starlink system. In a concrete step toward the country’s goal of providing broadband internet via a low-orbit satellite constellation, 16 new satellites have been placed into orbit. Successful launch with Soyuz-2.1B rocket The Russian-made Soyuz-2.1B rocket, launched […]