Бюро 1440
OOO "Byuro 1440" is a Russian aerospace company within the ICS Holding structure, focused on creating a low-orbit satellite system for high-speed broadband data transmission. The company has launched experimental missions named "Rassvet-1" and "Rassvet-2" and aims to begin commercial operations in 2027 with a constellation of 288 satellites for global coverage. "Byuro 1440" is developing technologies for satellite internet and communication, including laser communication between satellites, with plans to offer services in remote areas of Russia and internationally.
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Bureau 1440 separated 16 Rassvet satellites from Soyuz's third stage.
Bureau 1440 is developing a satellite internet constellation that has been compared to OneWeb and Starlink.
A Bureau 1440 video depicts 16 Rassvet satellites separating from Soyuz's third stage.
Bureau 1440 used the Rassvet-2 phase to test spacecraft subsystems for the 1440 platform.
Bureau 1440 used the Rassvet-1 phase to prepare infrastructure, validate team competencies, and mature key spacecraft platform technologies.
Bureau 1440’s 2026 Rassvet-3 mission uses 16 Rassvet Gen1 spacecraft weighing about 370 kg each.
Bureau 1440 planned to begin deploying its constellation with Rassvet Gen1 spacecraft in 2026.
Bureau 1440’s 2024 Rassvet-2 mission used three prototypes weighing 120 kg each.
Bureau 1440’s 2023 Rassvet-1 mission used three prototypes weighing 80 kg each.
Bureau 1440’s Rassvet-3 mission will start deployment of the Rassvet satellite constellation.
Bureau 1440’s Rassvet-2 mission in 2024 used three prototypes weighing 120 kg each.
Bureau 1440’s Rassvet-1 mission in 2023 used three prototypes weighing 80 kg each.
Bureau 1440’s Rassvet-2 mission tested solar cells, laser-link terminals, a telemetry link, and onboard computers.
Bureau 1440’s Rassvet-1 mission prepared Bureau 1440 infrastructure, confirmed the team’s competencies, and developed key satellite platform technologies.
Bureau 1440’s Rassvet-3 mission in 2026 will deploy 16 Rassvet Gen1 satellites weighing about 370 kg each.
Bureau 1440’s Rassvet-2 mission in 2024 used 3 prototypes weighing 120 kg each.
Bureau 1440’s Rassvet-3 mission in 2026 uses 16 Rassvet Gen1 satellites weighing about 370 kg each.
Bureau 1440’s Rassvet-2 mission tested satellite subsystems including solar cells, laser-link terminals, telemetry, and onboard computers.
Bureau 1440’s Rassvet-1 mission focused on preparing Bureau 1440 infrastructure, confirming the team’s competencies, and developing key satellite platform technologies.
Bureau 1440’s Rassvet-3 mission marks the start of Rassvet satellite constellation deployment.