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Apr 9, 2026

GTLK and SPUTNIX Group Join Forces to Create Ground Infrastructure for Spacecraft Control

Within the framework of Space Week, GTLK (a part of VEB.RF Group) and the SPUTNIX Group (part of AFK Sistema) signed a cooperation agreement on the development of ground‑based control complexes for spacecraft and ground receiving stations for satellite data.

The agreement also provides for the joint development of Russian technologies and services based on low‑earth orbit satellite constellations, as well as their adaptation for use in transport and infrastructure.

“We are not just creating infrastructure — we are shaping the foundation for a new stage of economic development by scaling satellite services in Russia. The task of GTLK as a development institution is to ensure their rapid growth and accessibility for businesses and the state, including through leasing mechanisms.,” commented Mikhail Parnyev, General Director of GTLK.

“Ground infrastructure is a key element of any space system, directly affecting the speed and reliability of data transmission. Cooperation with GTLK on leasing and the rollout of a network of ground stations enables a comprehensive approach to satellite system creation—from design to operation. This is especially important in light of this year’s planned launch of our first ultra‑high‑resolution satellite, Kinosputnik, with a resolution of 0.8 meters,” said Nikolai Pozhidayev, General Director of the SPUTNIX Group.

The deployment of a network of ground receiving stations and spacecraft control complexes will accelerate the creation of an infrastructure for space‑based data services. The implementation of this project will also support the development of affordable Russian digital services from satellite operators, widely in demand across a range of economic sectors.

Apr 9, 2026

GTLK Transfers First Three Leasing Satellites to SPUTNIX Group Operator

Within the framework of Space Week, GTLK (VEB.RF Group) and the SPUTNIX Group (AFK Sistema) signed an acceptance act of the spacecraft for leasing — three Earth remote sensing (ERS) satellites Zorky‑2M.

The satellites were produced under the first and unique space leasing deal in Russia involving GTLK, signed in November 2024. The spacecraft were successfully launched from the Vostochny Cosmodrome in late December 2025. Over the following three months, in‑orbit tests were carried out and the operability of all systems was verified. The satellites are now fully ready for commercial operation as part of the orbital constellation. Subscriptions for data from these ERS satellites will be available through the SPUTNIX Group, providing commercial access to high‑resolution space imagery.

The pilot “space leasing” transaction, conceived and implemented by GTLK, has demonstrated the versatility and effectiveness of the company’s financial tools for funding innovative high‑tech projects. The development of public‑private partnership in the space sector opens new opportunities and supports technological sovereignty in Russia as a whole.

‘’The transfer of the first satellites under a lease is practical confirmation that the space leasing mechanism we have created works and can be used to implement complex technological projects. We have not just financed the deal, but have established a new model for the industry's development that will accelerate the formation of satellite constellations and increase the accessibility of space services for businesses and the state” – said Mikhail Parnyev, General Director of GTLK.

“The implementation of the ‘space leasing’ deal in practice has confirmed the effectiveness of this mechanism for realizing complex projects, including the manufacturing of spacecraft. We are confident that leasing programmes will contribute to the formation of modern satellite constellations meeting the requirements of both government and commercial customers,” noted Nikolai Pozhidayev, General Director of the SPUTNIX Group.

GTLK sees significant potential in scaling up “space leasing” within a special state‑co‑financed programme. Such an arrangement will help increase production volumes, accelerate the formation of satellite constellations, expand the supply of services, and improve the accessibility of digital services for end users.

Images from the Zorky‑2M spacecraft are expected to be in demand in urban and agricultural planning, construction, environmental protection, infrastructure monitoring, as well as in disaster response and recovery operations.

Apr 9, 2026

SPUTNIX Group at DATA FUSION 2026: Artificial Intelligence Becomes the Driver of Space Systems

Milana Elderova, First Deputy CEO of SPUTNIX, presented the company’s vision of the transition from simple imaging to hybrid space systems with on‑board data processing.

“The satellite Earth remote sensing (ERS) market is moving away from basic imaging toward hybrid systems featuring on‑board data processing. Today, artificial intelligence on board spacecraft is used for three main tasks: predicting equipment failures; adaptive route planning for imaging; and image processing — which is the most in‑demand area,” said Milana Elderova.

She highlighted: “On Earth, almost no restrictions exist for AI — data centres allow us to deploy models of any power. In orbit, however, installing complex algorithms is difficult because high‑performance processors consume too much energy.”

In her presentation, Elderova identified two main industry trends:

Highly‑specialised satellites. Venture investors are backing companies that tackle one specific problem better than anyone else in the world (e.g., fire detection or ship tracking). “Whoever does it best — gets the market,” summarized Elderova.

Hybrid systems. Earth observation satellites are no longer just “cameras in orbit” but become part of an integrated service serving multiple customers in real time.

SPUTNIX already has two on‑board AI solutions in operation. In 2025, the company announced the third generation of its CubeSat platform with on‑board computing capabilities. Additionally, for one of its clients, SPUTNIX launched a satellite equipped with an infrared camera. The spacecraft autonomously captures images, calculates thermal anomalies, and transmits the coordinates of thermal hotspots to the ground. The customer’s reaction time has been reduced from hours to minutes.

“We are moving toward autonomous space systems with a fully integrated end‑to‑end cycle — from satellite to end‑user,” concluded Milana Elderova.

Mar 12, 2026

SPUTNIX Group Becomes the First Private Company to Launch Commercial Subscription for Earth remote sensing Data

SPUTNIX Group, which owns Russia's largest satellite constellation among private companies (part of AFK Sistema), announces the launch of a commercial subscription for Earth remote sensing (ERS) data. The company is the first among non-state players on the domestic market to offer clients a flexible subscription model for high-resolution satellite imagery from its own orbital constellation, Zorky-2M.

The new subscription model aims to eliminate one of the industry's main barriers—the complexity of promptly ordering space imagery. Users can now purchase data at reduced rates through flexible tariff plans. Subscribers gain access to both new imagery and an extensive archive throughout the entire subscription period.

Notably, at the end of 2025, the Zorky-2M orbital constellation was expanded with three new spacecraft, which are currently completing their flight-testing phase. The spacecraft were launched under a leasing agreement with GTLK. The satellites are equipped with multispectral cameras with 2.5-meter resolution, operating in four spectral bands (R, G, B, and near-infrared). In 2024, the company successfully completed certification of ERS data from the Zorky-2M spacecraft, confirming the high quality and reliability of the provided information for professional use.

Imagery from the Zorky-2M spacecraft is in demand across a wide range of industries, including forestry and agriculture, natural resource usage control, infrastructure condition monitoring, and construction.

"The launch of the subscription mechanism is an important step toward broadening access to space data. We aim to make ordering satellite imagery as simple and intuitive as everyday digital services. I am confident that this new format will lower the entry barrier for companies across various economic sectors and enable more active integration of space monitoring technology into day-to-day operations", says Nikolai Pozhidaev, General Director of SPUTNIX Group.

About the Company:

SPUTNIX Group is Russia's leading private space company and operator of the largest non-state satellite constellation. It is part of AFK Sistema. The company provides the full cycle of small spacecraft creation, production of satellite equipment, and geoinformation services based on ERS data.

More details on the commercial subscription for ERS data are available here: https://sputnix-group.ru/tariffs

Dec 29, 2025

SPUTNIX GROUP successfully launches a new batch of satellites into Orbit, including spacecraft manufactured for foreign partners

Civilian spacecraft developed by SPUTNIX GROUP (part of Sistema PJSFC) have been successfully placed into orbit as secondary payloads for the Aist-2T missions No. 1 and No. 2. The Soyuz-2.1b launch vehicle lifted off on December 28th from Vostochny Cosmodrome in Russia's Amur Region.

The launch included CubeSat 12U Earth observation spacecraft to expand the Zorkiy-2M constellation. These were produced under Russia's first-ever satellite leasing agreement with GTLK. The spacecraft are designed for optical multispectral Earth imaging from space.

The SITRO-AIS constellation - part of Russia's satellite Automatic Identification System (AIS), gained additional CubeSat 3U satellites for tracking marine vessels, particularly those navigating the Northern Sea Route. SITRO-TD spacecraft were deployed to test satellite Internet of Things technology.

Spacecraft produced for foreign customers were also placed into orbit to conduct technological and educational experiments. Among them is the QMR-KWT-2 educational satellite, built for a company from the United Arab Emirates to foster cooperation between Russia, the UAE, and Kuwait. Its main goal is to enable amateur radio broadcasting and promote space exploration in Arab countries.

SPUTNIX GROUP continues to expand its orbital constellation to provide satellite data and services in demand by both private businesses and government customers. Expansion of the Zorkiy-2M and SITRO-AIS constellations will boost our data capacity and delivery times. Plus, satellites for our international customers are now in orbit too, highlighting the strong global demand for our technology. “With this mission, we've now launched more than 100 satellites into orbit since 2014," commented Nikolai Pozhidaev, General Director of SPUTNIX Group.

All spacecraft have successfully separated from their launch containers upon reaching the target orbit. The SPUTNIX Flight Control Center has confirmed contact with all deployed satellites and begun telemetry acquisition.

Oct 4, 2025

68 years since the launch of the first artificial Earth satellite

4 октября 1957 года под руководством С. П. Королёва на орбиту был выведен первый искусственный спутник Земли — сферический аппарат диаметром 58 см и массой 83,6 кг. Он был оснащён двумя радиопередатчиками, непрерывно излучавшими сигналы. Спутник находился на орбите 92 дня и совершил 1 440 оборотов вокруг Земли, пролетев примерно 60 млн км. Это событие положило начало космической эры как для нашей страны, так и для всего человечества.

Сегодня на орбите находятся тысячи спутников, обеспечивающих связь, навигацию, наблюдение за Землёй и научные исследования.

Развитие спутниковых технологий обеспечило возможность предоставления услуг связи в труднодоступных регионах, повышение безопасности морских и воздушных перевозок, постоянный мониторинг земной поверхности. В результате наблюдается сокращение цифрового неравенства, более эффективное предупреждение и управление чрезвычайными ситуациями, а также расширение образовательных возможностей по всему миру.

ГК «СПУТНИКС» сердечно поздравляет всех с этой знаменательной датой.

Aug 14, 2025

Цифровая транспортная платформа и ГК «СПУТНИКС» подписали меморандум о сотрудничестве

ООО «Цифровая транспортная платформа» (дочернее общество ГТЛК) и ГК «СПУТНИКС», входящая в АФК «Система», подписали меморандум о сотрудничестве, направленном на интеграцию данных, полученных с космических аппаратов и беспилотных авиационных систем.

Подписание документа состоялось на Международном форуме «Беспилотные системы 2025». Стороны намерены совместными усилиями реализовать сквозные сценарии использования данных, а также их дальнейшую обработку с применением технологий искусственного интеллекта. Кроме того, планируется совместное развитие цифровой мультифункциональной платформы отрасли беспилотных авиационных систем «Налетай. РФ».

Платформа «Налетай. РФ» — это универсальная экосистема, объединяющая поставщиков и заказчиков дронов. Теперь к её функционалу добавлены космические продукты и услуги. ГК «СПУТНИКС», обладающая крупнейшей в России частной спутниковой группировкой, теперь представлена на платформе «Налетай. РФ».

Пользователи смогут заказать кубсаты (микроспутники) от 1U до 12U с различными полезными нагрузками (включая высокоточные камеры), и датчики для мониторинга окружающей среды, инфраструктуры и объектов на Земле. Также платформу можно будет использовать для заказа спутниковых изображений высокого разрешения со спутников «Зоркий-2М», которые обеспечивают широкий охват и точную геолокацию с разрешением до 2,5 метра.

«Сотрудничество с ГК «СПУТНИКС» – важный шаг в развитии платформы «Налетай.РФ». Это стратегическое партнерство позволит нам интегрировать уникальные космические данные и сервисы в экосистему наших продуктов. Пользователи платформы получат прямой доступ к передовым спутниковым решениям – от получения снимков высокого разрешения до заказа микроспутников и датчиков. Совместная работа по созданию сквозных сценариев и применению технологий ИИ для обработки данных откроет принципиально новые возможности для рынка беспилотных авиационных систем и повысит эффективность работы всех участников платформы. Мы уверены, что синергия космических технологий и цифровой платформы БАС создаст мощный импульс для развития коммерческого использования спутниковых технологий» – рассказал генеральный директор ООО «Цифровая транспортная платформа» Дмитрий Фандеев.

«Мы продолжаем укреплять наше сотрудничество с ГТЛК. Интеграция данных из различных источников, таких как БАС и спутники, с использованием технологий искусственного интеллекта — это мировой тренд. Объединение двух отраслей в рамках единой платформы открывает новые перспективы для развития как космической отрасли, так и сегмента беспилотных систем, значительно повышая их эффективность и потенциал», - прокомментировал генеральный директор ГК «СПУТНИКС» Николай Пожидаев.

May 13, 2025

SPUTNIX Group Launches Platform for accessing Earth Remote Sensing Data from Space

SPUTNIX Group of Companies announces the launch of a new platform for accessing Earth remote sensing (ERS) data from space.

SPUTNIX Group is a space company with the largest satellite constellation among private companies in Russia and is part of AFK Sistema Group.

There are currently three Zorkiy-2M remote sensing satellites in orbit, with three more ready for launch by the end of 2025. The main payload is a multispectral camera with a resolution of 2.5 m, which receives images of Earth in four spectral bands (red, green, blue, near IR). In 2024 the ERS data from "Zorkiy-2M" constellation successfully passed certification, thus all the data from the "Zorkiy-2M" satellites are now certified and meet the stated requirements.

The new platform provides a single interface for flexible search through the catalog of high-resolution ERS, significantly simplifying access to data and its analysis. Customers can easily find the required data and order new imagery in the minimum amount of time.

SPUTNIX Group is ready to offer its partners and clients up-to-date data that is in high demand across various industries. High-resolution data is crucial in agriculture, state regulatory oversight, ecology, forestry, and many other fields.

SPUTNIX Group’s goal is to make access to space data easier and more efficient. We are confident that the new platform will improve decision-making for numerous organizations and businesses.

Data from SPUTNIX Group’s satellite constellation is already in high demand among major government and commercial customers in the Russian Federation.

For more information on ordering satellite imagery, please contact the sales department at info@sputnix-group.ru.

Sputnix Group is a private space company. We provide and interpret data from our own Earth Observation and AIS constellations and offer custom satellite solutions to meet our customers' needs.

Earth Observation Data Platform

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Automatic vessel identification

Satellite constellations

Fast access to the catalog of high -resolution pictures

Detection of objects

Classification of objects

Identification of changes

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Sputnix Group is a private space company. We provide and interpret data from our own Earth Observation and AIS constellations and offer custom satellite solutions to meet our customers' needs.

Earth Observation Data Platform

Services and solutions

Automatic vessel identification

Satellite constellations

Fast access to the catalog of high -resolution pictures

Detection of objects

Classification of objects

Identification of changes

Become our reseller

Let's get in touch!

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GTLK and SPUTNIX Group Join Forces to Create Ground Infrastructure for Spacecraft Control

GTLK Transfers First Three Leasing Satellites to SPUTNIX Group Operator

SPUTNIX Group at DATA FUSION 2026: Artificial Intelligence Becomes the Driver of Space Systems

SPUTNIX Group Becomes the First Private Company to Launch Commercial Subscription for Earth remote sensing Data

SPUTNIX GROUP successfully launches a new batch of satellites into Orbit, including spacecraft manufactured for foreign partners

68 years since the launch of the first artificial Earth satellite

Цифровая транспортная платформа и ГК «СПУТНИКС» подписали меморандум о сотрудничестве

SPUTNIX Group Launches Platform for accessing Earth Remote Sensing Data from Space

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Sputnix Group is a private space company. We provide and interpret data from our own Earth Observation and AIS constellations and offer custom satellite solutions to meet our customers' needs.

Earth Observation Data Platform

Services and solutions

Automatic vessel identification

Satellite constellations

Fast access to the catalog of high -resolution pictures

Detection of objects

Classification of objects

Identification of changes

Become our reseller

Let's get in touch!

Space is near

Sputnix Group is a private space company. We provide and interpret data from our own Earth Observation and AIS constellations and offer custom satellite solutions to meet our customers' needs.

Earth Observation Data Platform

Services and solutions

Automatic vessel identification

Satellite constellations

Fast access to the catalog of high -resolution pictures

Detection of objects

Classification of objects

Identification of changes

Become our reseller

Let's get in touch!

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