Straits Times
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20 Oct 2026
🇫🇮 What is said about Finland
ICEYE-X36, operated by Finnish company ICEYE under a contract with the United States, was approached by a Russian military satellite, with the two coming within about 100 metres on Oct. 18. The Russian satellite had deliberately adjusted its orbit to match the Finnish-operated spacecraft, raising concerns about possible surveillance or interference; ICEYE satellites also support Ukraine’s military.
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It began changing course in late September and eventually moved into the same orbit as ICEYE-X36, a satellite operated by Finland’s ICEYE under contract with the United States. The Russian satellite not only approached the Finnish spacecraft but deliberately adjusted its orbit to closely match it.
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