Why it matters
The Finnish company’s radar imagery serves Western governments and militaries, including Ukraine. Any threat to commercial satellites could affect services used by U.S. and allied security organizations, but no attack is confirmed.
SECURITY & DEFENSE • EUROPE AND SPACE
Russian satellites reportedly approach Western commercial satellites
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A Russian military satellite approached a Finnish-operated commercial satellite in October, and a specialist said it may have been rehearsing an attack. A report also says two related Russian craft are heading toward another Western satellite; hostile intent has not been established.
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