Russian military satellite makes close approach to ICEYE satellite linked to Ukraine support
A Russian military satellite has made a close approach to a commercial radar satellite linked to intelligence support for Ukraine, according to space-tracking data cited by analysts. The manoeuvre involved Cosmos 2612 and the US-registered ICEYE-X36 satellite, which is owned by the US arm of the Finnish company ICEYE. Analysts described the move as a significant signal in the growing contest over space-based surveillance and military support networks.Tracking data reported by space-monitoring firms indicates that Cosmos 2612 closed from more than 320 kilometres away to about 4.8 kilometres from ICEYE-X36 between Thursday and Friday last week. Over the weekend, the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Oct 2026 13:33 LONDON
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