Russian satellites have been shadowing European spacecraft since 2014, raising espionage concerns
By
Aleix Nadal
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Summary
Two Russian satellites have been secretly stalking European spacecraft in Earth orbit since at least 2014, raising concerns about espionage and communications interception. The French defence minister accused Russia of espionage in 2018 after one satellite was spotted near a Franco-Italian military communications satellite. Intelsat satellites were also targeted. Officials recently raised alarms about Russia intercepting communications from European satellites, though this pattern of behavior has been ongoing for years.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledOfficials recently sounded the alarm over Russia intercepting communications from European satellites.
Ever since the initial invasion of Ukraine in 2014, two Russian satellites have been secretly stalking European spacecraft.
In 2018, the French defence minister accused Russia of espionage after one of these vehicles was spotted in the vicinity of a Franco-Italian military communications satellite.
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