Moscow, The Europe Today: Dmitry Bakanov, CEO of Russia’s state space corporation Roscosmos, proposed cooperation within the framework of the Russian broadband Internet access system currently under development, during a meeting with heads of diplomatic missions on Thursday. The Roscosmos broadband internet initiative is being offered to countries worldwide, with an emphasis on national control over information security.
“We are creating our own low-Earth orbit segment for broadband Internet access. We invite all countries to connect to it, because the fundamental difference of our system is its complete information security, achieved by establishing stations and segments in your countries that will be controlled solely by your security agencies,” Bakanov said.
Roscosmos Broadband Internet Offer Focuses on Security
The proposal highlights a model in which participating countries would host ground stations and network segments on their own territory, with control resting exclusively with their national security agencies. Bakanov presented this arrangement as the key feature distinguishing the Russian system from other satellite internet services.
The offer comes as demand for satellite-based broadband grows globally, particularly for connecting remote regions and ensuring resilient communications, while governments place increasing emphasis on data sovereignty and the security of critical communications infrastructure.
Rassvet Low-Earth Orbit Constellation
In 2026, Russia’s private aerospace company Bureau 1440 successfully launched the first two batches of spacecraft for the Rassvet low-Earth orbit constellation, which forms the basis of the country’s broadband satellite internet effort.
The spacecraft are equipped with 5G NTN-based communication, an upgraded power supply system, next-generation inter-satellite laser communication terminals, and a plasma propulsion system. The 5G NTN (Non-Terrestrial Network) standard allows satellite systems to integrate with mobile communication networks, while laser inter-satellite links enable faster data transfer between spacecraft in orbit.
International Cooperation in Space Communications
By addressing heads of diplomatic missions directly, Roscosmos signaled its intention to position the Russian low-Earth orbit system as a platform for international partnership, opening the door for interested countries to explore participation as the constellation continues to expand.
