Russia Plans Nationwide Satellite Coverage by 2030, Including the Arctic

The new national 'Cosmos' project will deploy satellites across multiple orbits to bring stable connectivity to all regions.

By 2030, Russia aims to provide stable communication coverage across its entire territory—including the vast, icy expanses of the Arctic. The plan was announced by Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov at a meeting of the Council for Strategic Development and National Projects.

The initiative is part of the new 'Cosmos' national project, which will establish satellite communication infrastructure using a three-tier orbital strategy: low Earth orbit, geostationary orbit, and highly elliptical orbit.

Spearheaded by President Vladimir Putin, the project is set to run through 2030, with a potential extension to 2036. Key goals include developing a national orbital station, launching satellite constellations, enabling new space-based communication services, advancing nuclear space energy, conducting scientific research, and training future aerospace professionals.