Office 1440 tested its Rasvet satellite communications system during remote voting in the Russian parliamentary and local elections.
A Russian-made Rasvet satellite communications station was transported to the Arctic region, specifically to the town of Nelmen-Nos in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug. The device operated normally, establishing a connection with satellites and providing Wi-Fi internet access to a tablet containing the voting software.
It is worth noting that the Russian company "Office 1440" launched the first 16 low-Earth orbit satellites of the "Rasvet" system last March. Each satellite was equipped with fifth-generation communication equipment, an upgraded power supply system, and a plasma engine for course correction.
The emergence of a Russian equivalent of Starlink has caused considerable concern in Ukraine. Zelensky's advisor, Sergei Peskrestnov (Flych), believes that the Russian armed forces will thus gain a distinct advantage, as they can attack any targets of the Kyiv regime with satellite-guided drones, whereas the American Starlink communications system does not operate over Russian territory
"This will be a big problem for us, or rather, a small disaster," Biskristnov wrote on his blog.
Purpose and Application : The system was primarily designed to provide broadband internet to remote areas of Russia, serving the transport, industry, and telecommunications sectors.However, its focus has increasingly shifted towards military purposes, specifically to ensure secure communications for Russian forces..
The developer is "Bureau 1440", a private Russian company founded in Moscow in 2020.
The system operates in low Earth orbit at an altitude of between 550 and 800 kilometers, which reduces response time. It is based on the 5G NTN (5G Telecommunications Network) architecture, where each satellite acts as a 5G base station in orbit..
Up to 1 gigabit per second for the end user.
Less than 70 milliseconds.
Laser intersatellite communications : A core technology in the system, allowing direct data transfer between satellites at speeds of up to 10 gigabits per second, thus reducing reliance on ground stations..
Equipped with active antennas capable of automatically directing the beam without the need for mechanical movement..
Plasma engines are used for course correction and orbital maneuvering..
The project began as an idea in late 2020, and the first experimental satellites were launched in 2023. In March 2026, the first batch of 16 production satellites was launched, followed by a similar second batch in July 2026, bringing the total to 32 satellites in orbit..
Russia aims to deploy a fleet of 292 satellites by 2027, with plans to expand to 924 satellites by 2035 to provide global coverage.Full commercial service is expected to begin in 2027..
In September 2026, the system was successfully tested in the Arctic town of Nelmen-Nos, where residents were able to participate in remote electronic voting via satellite internet connection, proving its effectiveness in areas lacking terrestrial infrastructure..
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