New York Times
• Kenneth Chang
Kosmos 2612 has moved away after approaching another spacecraft in orbit, but the maneuver has alarmed analysts who view it as part of a broader pattern of Russian aggression. The incident puts renewed focus on the monitoring and security of spacecraft operating in orbit.
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