Four Russian Satellites Adjust Orbits Near ICEYE Radar Satellite

At least four Russian military satellites have altered their orbits to align with that of a Finnish-American radar surveillance satellite within the past week. This development has raised questions regarding Russia's intentions in the context of ongoing tensions in space. The orbit changes were identified using open-source orbital tracking data. Greg Gillinger, a retired Air Force space intelligence officer, disclosed the adjustments in a special edition of his newsletter, published by Integrity ISR, a private company specializing in operational support and training in various domains including intelligence and space. The satellites, designated Kosmos 2610 through 2613, were launched together on April 16 from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in northern Russia. In recent days, they have modified their orbital inclinations by less than one degree.