https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russian-stuff-blowing-up-russia-s-new-starlink-alternative-satellite-system-failsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russian-stuff-blowing-up-russia-s-new-starlink-alternative-satellite-system-failshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russian-stuff-blowing-up-russia-s-new-starlink-alternative-satellite-system-fails#u55109Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:10:56 +0000Russia's new satellite system, Rassvet, designed to rival Starlink, has failed to reach its intended orbit. Multiple sources confirm that the recent launch of 16 satellites ended in failure, with many not reaching their target altitude of 870km. This setback threatens Russia's plans to deploy a 250-satellite constellation by 2027.Why it mattersThe failure of Russia's Rassvet satellite system is significant as it was intended to provide an alternative to Starlink, a satellite internet system developed by SpaceX. Starlink has been used by Ukraine during the ongoing conflict with R