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Russian Military Satellite Approaches Western Satellite, Raising Security Concerns

  • A Russian military satellite intentionally maneuvered dangerously close to a Western commercial satellite in mid-October.
  • Experts suggest this action may have been a rehearsal for an attack on a Western satellite.
  • Two related Russian craft are now heading towards another Western satellite.
  • US officials have warned that such moves could jeopardize commercial satellite networks.
  • The incident has sparked serious concerns about security in space and potential escalation in targeting military-linked satellites.
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