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The Gonets Satellite System, part of Roscosmos, celebrates its 30th anniversary as a successful example of conversion from military to civilian use. The first Gonets-D1 spacecraft launched in 1996, significantly contributing to mobile satellite communications, with a second-generation system operational since 2015. Starting January 1, 2026, Gonets stations will be the primary monitoring systems for Russia's fishing fleet, replacing British Inmarsat stations.