Via the New "Pallada" Platform: Russia Enhances Its Satellite Constellation for Global Infrastructure Monitoring

 As part of its 2026 technical expansions, "Sputnix" revealed the readiness of its "KinoSputnik" satellite, equipped with multispectral cameras with a spatial resolution of less than one meter. The company's official statement indicated that the extracted data will contribute to the digital transformation of the construction and maritime transport sectors through precise and vital monitoring of ground activities. This launch represents a continuation of the company's successes in producing nano-satellites and studying space weather, as Russia seeks through these new platforms to ensure a high-resolution information flow serving commercial and scientific purposes amidst increasing space competition.