Russia Launches Molniya System to Broadcast Solar System

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Dmitry Bakanov spoke on TV about space. He said Russia now has a new system. It is called 'Molniya' and has ten satellites for TV.

Bakanov said this project is very special. Russia can share its ideas with other planets. They can reach Venus, Mars, and even Neptune's people.

The first show will be on December 19. It will be a video of Vladimir Putin. Aliens can watch a leader from Earth speak live.

The signal takes time to travel far. It takes ten minutes to reach Mars now. Bakanov said they will try to make it faster to Jupiter.

The 'Molniya' system cost 150 billion rubles. Experts say it is all made in Russia. All parts are from Russian companies and factories.

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What is the name of the new system that Russia has?

'Molniya'

When will the first show be broadcast?

On December 19

How much did the 'Molniya' system cost?

150 billion rubles

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