Russia is lagging far behind both the United States and China in the production of satellites, Roscosmos head Yuri Borisov told the country’s parliamentarians on July 3. Addressing the State Duma, Borisov emphasised the urgent need for Russia to bridge this gap, highlighting the creation of multi-satellite constellations as a top priority for the nation’s space industry. “Just so you understand, the US has the capacity to produce around 3,000 satellites each year. In China, there are seven factories with a production capacity approaching 2,000 satellites. Europe is not asleep either. Our capac…