Russia creates three Starlink alternatives: details of the Rassvet terminals
Russia has developed three new satellite communication terminals similar to Starlink
Russian company “Bureau 1440” has introduced its own line of terminals for the “Rassvet” satellite system, positioned as an alternative to the American Starlink. The company announced three models: 1440.ULTRA, 1440.EARTH and 1440.MINI, each designed for specific tasks.
Details of the new terminals
The most powerful model is 1440.ULTRA. This mass-produced device is designed for maximum performance and data transfer speeds of up to 700 Mbit/s. In terms of its specifications and size, it is comparable to the standard Starlink Standard terminal. Bureau 1440 plans to use it to provide satellite communications for industrial enterprises, remote areas, critical infrastructure facilities and equipment.
The 1440.EARTH terminal is designed specifically for railway transport. It is intended to ensure stable service on rolling stock even at speeds of up to 400 km/h. In terms of characteristics, this terminal corresponds to the Starlink Performance model.
The smallest model is 1440.MINI. The company says its target data transfer speed is around 100 Mbit/s, making it suitable for connecting a small number of users. It can also be used as a portable communications device for rescue teams, emergency crews and other mobile scenarios. However, according to sources, 1440.MINI currently exists only as a concept, although in concept it corresponds to the Starlink Mini.
Potential use and risks
The publication Militarnyi suggests that terminals with similar characteristics could in the future be installed on Russian strike drones for use in attacks on Ukraine.
At the same time, Bureau 1440 says it is actively developing its own satellite network. In March 2026, the company launched the first 16 satellites into orbit, and another 16 in July. The system uses 5G NTN technology for communication between satellites and ground terminals, as well as laser communications for data transmission between satellites. During testing, data transfer speeds between spacecraft at distances of up to 1,000 km reached 10 Gbit/s.
Ukraine’s reaction and forecasts
Ukrainian specialists are expressing concern about the development of a Russian Starlink analogue. Yurii Fedorenko, commander of the 429th separate Achilles Unmanned Systems Brigade, predicts that Russia will eventually succeed with its system and urges preparations to counter enemy satellite communications.
Amid these developments, Ukraine has asked the United States to impose sanctions on Russian organizations involved in creating the Rassvet satellite system. Denys Senik, Ukraine’s chargé d’affaires in the United States, said Russia is actively expanding the Rassvet satellite network in order to launch the system as early as 2027. According to him, this creates serious risks for Ukraine, including the potential use of the system to guide missiles and drones in real time.
Roman Spas is the author of a blog about website development, IT news, web project promotion, design and modern technologies. In his materials, he explains complex digital topics in simple language, shares practical advice for website owners, entrepreneurs, marketers and specialists who want to better understand the online environment. The author's main focus is on effective websites, SEO, web design, internet marketing and technological solutions that help businesses develop in the digital space.
Russia creates three Starlink alternatives: details of the Rassvet terminals
Russia has developed three new satellite communication terminals similar to Starlink
Russian company “Bureau 1440” has introduced its own line of terminals for the “Rassvet” satellite system, positioned as an alternative to the American Starlink. The company announced three models: 1440.ULTRA, 1440.EARTH and 1440.MINI, each designed for specific tasks.
Details of the new terminals
The most powerful model is 1440.ULTRA. This mass-produced device is designed for maximum performance and data transfer speeds of up to 700 Mbit/s. In terms of its specifications and size, it is comparable to the standard Starlink Standard terminal. Bureau 1440 plans to use it to provide satellite communications for industrial enterprises, remote areas, critical infrastructure facilities and equipment.
The 1440.EARTH terminal is designed specifically for railway transport. It is intended to ensure stable service on rolling stock even at speeds of up to 400 km/h. In terms of characteristics, this terminal corresponds to the Starlink Performance model.
The smallest model is 1440.MINI. The company says its target data transfer speed is around 100 Mbit/s, making it suitable for connecting a small number of users. It can also be used as a portable communications device for rescue teams, emergency crews and other mobile scenarios. However, according to sources, 1440.MINI currently exists only as a concept, although in concept it corresponds to the Starlink Mini.
Potential use and risks
The publication Militarnyi suggests that terminals with similar characteristics could in the future be installed on Russian strike drones for use in attacks on Ukraine.
At the same time, Bureau 1440 says it is actively developing its own satellite network. In March 2026, the company launched the first 16 satellites into orbit, and another 16 in July. The system uses 5G NTN technology for communication between satellites and ground terminals, as well as laser communications for data transmission between satellites. During testing, data transfer speeds between spacecraft at distances of up to 1,000 km reached 10 Gbit/s.
Ukraine’s reaction and forecasts
Ukrainian specialists are expressing concern about the development of a Russian Starlink analogue. Yurii Fedorenko, commander of the 429th separate Achilles Unmanned Systems Brigade, predicts that Russia will eventually succeed with its system and urges preparations to counter enemy satellite communications.
Amid these developments, Ukraine has asked the United States to impose sanctions on Russian organizations involved in creating the Rassvet satellite system. Denys Senik, Ukraine’s chargé d’affaires in the United States, said Russia is actively expanding the Rassvet satellite network in order to launch the system as early as 2027. According to him, this creates serious risks for Ukraine, including the potential use of the system to guide missiles and drones in real time.
Roman Spas
Roman Spas is the author of a blog about website development, IT news, web project promotion, design and modern technologies. In his materials, he explains complex digital topics in simple language, shares practical advice for website owners, entrepreneurs, marketers and specialists who want to better understand the online environment. The author's main focus is on effective websites, SEO, web design, internet marketing and technological solutions that help businesses develop in the digital space.
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