Russia's RASSVET Rollout Raises Pressure on Europe's Space Security

Russia has begun deploying its military RASSVET constellation, with 32 satellites already in orbit, while Europe remains dependent on the U.S. for missile early warning and space situational awareness. Europe's own IRIS² constellation is still three years from its first launch.

• RASSVET: 32 satellites in orbit, plans for 600 by 2028 and 900 by 2035
• Europe relies on U.S. data for ballistic missile early warning
• Europe's first IRIS² satellites are still three years away
• Ukraine uses Starlink and U.S. intelligence for long-range drone strikes