CEO of satellite system “Gonets” (part of state Corporation “Roscosmos”), Paul Shanks reported on the deployment of new Russian satellite constellation.
“you have deployed the work to create a promising system “Gonets” a new generation in which the number of satellites will be much greater and, accordingly, will require the removal of the whole group into orbit with its next scheduled replenishment” — are his words on the website of Roskosmos.
He noted that at the initial stage of the deployment will be displayed seven vehicles at the start, and then 2-3 to maintain the groups in staffing.
Launches will be made from the cosmodrome East.
Earlier, first Deputy General Director of “Gonets” Oleg Khimochko told about prospects of creation of Russia’s own satellite telephone system.
