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Russian military satellite closes to three miles of US radar satellite
Original: Russian military satellite closes from 200 miles to 3 miles of US radar craft aiding Ukraine Russia’s Cosmos 2612 moved
Russia's Cosmos 2612, a military satellite, moved from more than 200 miles away to roughly three miles from ICEYE-X36, a US-owned radar satellite that has been supporting Ukraine. The maneuver highlights growing risks to commercial and allied space assets used in the war, and raises questions about close-approach tactics, potential surveillance, and the safety of satellites operating over the conflict zone.
Why now: Russian military satellites maneuvering near satellites aiding Ukraine signal escalating tensions and risks in orbital space during the war.
Cosmos 2612ICEYE-X36RussiaUnited StatesUkraine
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