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Russian military satellite makes close approach to US radar craft aiding Ukraine

By PulseAugur Editorial · [2 sources] ·

A Russian military satellite, Cosmos 2612, has significantly reduced its distance to a U.S.-owned radar satellite, ICEYE-X36, which aids Ukraine. This maneuver, from over 200 miles to approximately 3 miles, is considered an unapproved rendezvous and a potential provocation or spying attempt, according to astronomers and space analysts. The close proximity raises concerns about potential hostile actions in low Earth orbit, despite the lack of strict legal limits on satellite separation. AI

IMPACT Raises concerns about potential hostile actions and the need for international response to unregulated maneuvers in low Earth orbit.

RANK_REASON The event involves a military satellite's unusual maneuver and potential provocation, raising international space policy concerns. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=2 ai=0.1]

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Russian military satellite makes close approach to US radar craft aiding Ukraine

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Shane Downing ·

    Russian military satellite closes from 200 miles to 3 miles of US radar craft aiding Ukraine

    Russia’s Cosmos 2612 moved from more than 200 miles to about three miles from ICEYE-X36, a U.S.-owned radar satellite.

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Russian military satellite closes from 200 miles to 3 miles of US radar craft aiding Ukraine Russia’s Cosmos 2612 moved from more than 200 miles to about three

    Russian military satellite closes from 200 miles to 3 miles of US radar craft aiding Ukraine Russia’s Cosmos 2612 moved from more than 200 miles to about three miles from ICEYE-X36, a U.S.-owned radar satellite. https://www. tomshardware.com/tech-industry /space/russian-military-…

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