https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-s-starlink-rival-falters-as-entire-satellite-batch-misses-target-altitudeContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-s-starlink-rival-falters-as-entire-satellite-batch-misses-target-altitudehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-s-starlink-rival-falters-as-entire-satellite-batch-misses-target-altitude#u55071Thu, 03 Sep 2026 03:12:06 +0000Russia's second batch of 16 Rassvet satellites, launched as a rival to SpaceX's Starlink, failed to reach their intended operational altitude of 870km. Many of the satellites hit less than half their target altitude, with two falling back to Earth. This setback compounds issues with the first batch of 16 satellites, which also experienced failures.Why it mattersRussia's Rassvet satellite constellation aims to provide an alternative to SpaceX's Starlink, a network of satellites offering high-speed internet access. The failure of Rassvet to reach operational altitude hampers