Russian ‘Starlink’ constellation satellites falling from orbit
Tracking data show the pair fell below 300 km in altitude, as nine of the 16 satellites in the batch began orbit-raising maneuvers.
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Russia may lose two more Rassvet-3 satellites due to problems with Starlink analogueTwo Russian Rassvet-3 satellites are descending in orbit without engine correction. Their loss will complicate the deployment plan of the group.
Two More Satellites From Russia’s Starlink Alternative Face Atmospheric Reentry
Russia’s attempt to construct a domestic alternative to SpaceX’s Starlink, aimed at delivering high-speed satellite internet and establishing a dedicated military space communications network, is encountering mounting technical failures in orbit. At least two satellites deployed during the second mass launch on July 20, 2026, are expected to be lost, according to space researcher Anatoly Zak, as reported by The Moscow Times on August 25. We bri…
Russian ‘Starlink’ constellation satellites falling from orbit
Two satellites from Russia’s second Rassvet launch batch are heading toward reentry after never performing orbit-raising maneuvers, according to tracking data reported by Anatoly Zak of RussianSpaceWeb.com. The pair had fallen below 300 km in altitude as of late August and appeared to be on a decay path, the report said. It is the second […]
Russian satellites “Rassvet” could not enter a stable orbit: some of the instruments began to fall. For what you know, read tsn.ua (news 1+1).
According to RussianSpaceWeb.com's Anatoly Zak, two satellites from Russia's second Rasvet launch batch are nearing re-entry into the atmosphere - having never performed orbit-boosting maneuvers. The report states that in late August, the altitude of the two satellites had dropped below 300 km and they appear to be approaching a fall trajectory.
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