https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-nears-u-s-satellite-raising-alarm-about-intentContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-nears-u-s-satellite-raising-alarm-about-intenthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-nears-u-s-satellite-raising-alarm-about-intent#u147500Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:07:38 +0000A Russian military satellite, Kosmos-2612, has maneuvered within a few miles of ICEYE-X36, a U.S.-owned radar satellite supporting Ukrainian operations. Tracking data shows the Russian spacecraft closed the distance from 200 miles to as little as 3 miles. LeoLabs described the approach as apparently deliberate and rare, though the exact intent remains uncertain. Some analysts and officials suggest the spacecraft may be an orbital weapon, while Russian officials claim the concerns are unfounded and the satellite is peaceful.Why it mattersThe ICEYE-X36 satellite provides reconnaissance and radar