Event Brief
Oct 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Russian satellite approaches ICEYE spacecraft within 500 meters
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Russia’s Cosmos 2612 came within 500 meters of the U.S.-flagged ICEYE-X36, which LeoLabs said is believed to support Ukraine. The close on-orbit maneuver was described as potentially dangerous.
WHO: Russia’s Cosmos 2612 satellite
WHAT: Came within 500 meters of the U.S.-flagged ICEYE-X36 spacecraft.
WHEN: Reported Oct 19, 2026 at 4:57 PM ET
WHERE: Earth orbit
WHY: The reason for the close approach was not reported.
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