Overview

• Dmitry Bakanov presented the timeline at the Satcomrus conference, stating full commercial service is planned for 2027.
• The first 16 serial satellites are slated to launch in December 2025 as the project begins operational deployment.
• The initial phase envisions a 325-satellite constellation that underpins the new low‑Earth orbit communications service.
• Roscosmos said the service will rely on satellites developed by a private company rather than an entirely state-built platform.
• Separately at Satcomrus, Alexey Volin cited “warning signs” at Starlink, pointing to network strain at about 2 million U.S. users and revenue near $8 billion versus nearly $12 billion previously discussed, which he argued reflects challenges for LEO business models.