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Russia’s suspected inspector satellite arrives in GEO

Russia has placed a suspected inspector/attack satellite into geosynchronous orbit, joining US and China surveillance efforts.
WHO: Russia
WHAT: Russia’s suspected inspector (or attack) satellite arrived in geosynchronous orbit (GEO)
WHEN: May 15, 2026 at 3:11 PM ET
WHERE: Geosynchronous orbit (GEO) over the equator
WHY: Russia’s satellite activity is aimed at spying from geosynchronous orbit, including loitering near foreign communications satellites.

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