Putin Hails Musk as 'Real Genius' in Satellite Talks

During the Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow, Putin highlighted his close collaboration with Musk on satellite projects, emphasizing the importance of avoiding orbital interference between Russia's Rassvet and SpaceX's Starlink systems. He noted that both nations value this partnership despite ongoing political tensions. Starlink, which has deployed over 13,000 satellites, is seen as a key strategic asset, while Rassvet, with just a few satellites in orbit, represents Russia's emerging space ambitions. The Russian Embassy described Rassvet as 'Russia's Starlink alternative,' marking its initial steps in the field. Putin's remarks underscore the growing technical cooperation between the US and Russia, even as geopolitical tensions persist.