GoKawiilRussia's Cosmos 2612 satellite tracked a US commercial radar-imaging satellite for days
Satellite trackers report that Russia's Cosmos 2612 spacecraft maneuvered close to and shadowed a U.S.-operated commercial radar-imaging satellite over several days. The targeted satellite is believed to support Ukrainian military operations. Analysts describe the behavior as unprecedented for this type of close-proximity tracking in orbit.
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If confirmed, this could signal Russia's growing willingness to use orbital maneuvering as a form of surveillance or intimidation against satellites tied to Ukraine's war effort, according to the trackers cited. Such activity raises concerns about the vulnerability of commercial space assets used for military support and could prompt operators to reconsider orbital security measures.
- Cosmos 2612 shadowed a US commercial radar-imaging satellite for several days
- The targeted satellite reportedly supports Ukrainian military operations
- Experts call this close-proximity tracking behavior a first of its kind
Source: gizmodo.com, 2026-10-20
Published there as: “Russia Just Did Something Menacing in Orbit That Satellite Trackers Say Is a First”
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