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The second batch of Russian 'Rassvet' satellites, launched on 19 July 2026, has encountered serious issues, failing to reach the required altitude. All 16 satellites remain below 360 km, risking burning up in the atmosphere and jeopardising the mission.
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The second batch of Russian 'Rassvet' satellites, launched on 19 July 2026, failed to reach the required altitude and risks burning up in the atmosphere. Observations indicate that none of the 16 satellites ascended above 360 km, significantly lower than the first batch.
The second batch of Russian satellites "Rassvet" did not reach the planned operational altitude in space. Some of the devices have already begun to fall into the atmosphere, complicating Moscow's plans to create its own satellite communication system.
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