Russian satellite shadows European spacecraft in orbit, raising space security concerns

Russian military satellite Cosmos-2612 maneuvered to within 100 meters of ICEYE-X36, a commercial spacecraft supporting Ukraine's military, in low Earth orbit. The close approach, tracked by orbital data, suggests potential surveillance or harassment tactics, though intent remains unconfirmed. This incident underscores escalating orbital risks and the weaponization of space in the context of the Ukraine conflict.