“Work has already been launched to create a promising new generation“ Messenger ”system, in which the number of satellites will be much larger and, accordingly, it will be necessary to put the entire constellation into orbit with its subsequent planned replenishment,” his words are quoted on the Roskosmos website.
He noted that at the initial stage of deployment, seven devices will be launched per launch, and then 2-3 at a time to maintain the grouping in staff.
Launches will be made from the Vostochny Cosmodrome.
Earlier, the first deputy general director of the Gonets company Oleg Khimochko spoke about the prospects of creating his own satellite telephone communication system in Russia.