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EU sanctions Roscosmos subsidiary chief developing radar satellites for Russia’s military

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The European Union has sanctioned the head of a Roscosmos subsidiary involved in developing a synthetic aperture radar satellite system for the Russian military. The action expands pressure on Russia’s space industry and targets leadership linked to military space capabilities.

Discovered 2026-08-17T14:35:34.306804-07:00 | 2026-08-17T14:35:34.306804-07:00

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  • The sanctions target leadership at a Roscosmos subsidiary developing synthetic aperture radar satellites for Russia’s military, underscoring the security role of commercial and state space infrastructure.
  • The EU action increases geopolitical and compliance pressure on Russia’s space sector, with potential implications for entities and individuals connected to military space programs.

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