Is Russia's rival to Starlink failing? Here's what we know.
Ars Technica • 9/2/2026
Summary
At least three of the first 32 Rassvet satellites likely suffered outright failures, and more may be in trouble. This raises concerns about the performance of Russia's rival to Starlink.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
5h
Age
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Sources
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score12/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier96% (0.5^3/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Score BreakdownRisk 70
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
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