The launch of the first satellite of the Skif system will allow Russia to secure its orbital position. Thus, the general director of Roscosmos Dmitry Rogozin on Twitter appreciated the importance of launching the Skif-D spacecraft.
“With the first launch of Skif, we will secure the necessary orbital position, which will be required to deploy a full-fledged system,” said the head of the state corporation.
Earlier, RIA Novosti, referring to the materials of the manufacturer – Information Satellite Systems, reported that the production of the first satellite of the Skif system has begun in Russia, which, like its competitors Starlink and OneWeb, is designed for broadband Internet access.
The corresponding spacecraft was named “Skif-D”. The Skif constellation will become part of the Sphere multifunctional satellite system. The “Skif” system itself will include 12 spacecraft located in an orbit with an altitude of 8070 kilometers.
In August, Rogozin announced that the state corporation will receive the first funds to create a scientific and technical reserve under the Sphere program in the coming days. “At first, we are talking about seven billion rubles, which should be used to create a scientific and technical reserve, that is, not the group itself, but the prototypes of the grouping,” said the manager.
