OREANDA-NEWS. June 07, 2010. Roscosmos plans to develop united data network in space. The system is called Cosmonet, Roscosmos Deputy Head Anatoly Shilov told news media.

This is to be a single global data environment for ground, air and space. The project implies new-generation RF-link with electromagnetic field used for data transfer, as well as new satellite system for space internet. 

The system will provide services for different users. Frequency limits are negligible here, so the system will be featured by high data transmission rate. The project currently undergoes patent certification.