The devices successfully separated from the Soyuz-2.1b launch vehicle and entered the reference orbit. Control over the satellites was transferred to the Bureau 1440 center. After checking all systems, the satellites will begin to move towards their target orbit.

“The launch of the first target grouping devices means a transition from experiments to the creation of a communication service. The Bureau 1440 team passed this path in 1000 days – this is how much the launch of experimental and serial satellites into orbit divides, “said Alexei Shelobkov, head of IKS Holding.

The new satellites are designed for 5G high-speed internet operating directly from orbit. They use laser communication to exchange data without ground stations, which will speed up signal transmission and make the network more reliable.

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