WorldRussian military satellite approaches radar satellite operated by Finnish-American company serving Ukraine
LeoLabs said Russian military satellite Cosmos 2612 made a close approach to ICEYE-X36, a radar satellite operated by Finnish-American company ICEYE. Analysts reported the spacecraft came within 26 meters and described the uncoordinated maneuver as deliberate, though its purpose remains unclear. A Ukrainian official said the military uses ICEYE’s capabilities but could not confirm whether ICEYE-X36 was involved.
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Russian military satellite approaches radar satellite operated by Finnish-American company serving Ukraine