This is the first known instance of a satellite conducting a close rendezvous with a non-consenting target, and likely represents a serious violation of international law.
Global Spaceflight2026-10-27 • ⏱️ 3 min read
Russian Military Satellite Flies Within Kilometer of American Satellite Supporting Ukrainian Military
This is the first known instance of a satellite conducting a close rendezvous with a non-consenting target, and likely represents a serious violation of international law.
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