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Russian satellites perform ‘sophisticated’ maneuver: Pass within 10 feet of each other
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Russian satellites perform ‘sophisticated’ maneuver: Pass within 10 feet of each other

ARY News · May 8, 2026, 6:22 PM

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  • Add ARY News on Google AAResize MOSCOW: Two secretive Russian satellites have recently performed a series of daring maneuvers, bringing them within just 10 feet (3 meters) of each other.
  • The event, which occurred on April 28, 2026, was tracked by the U.S. space firm COMSPOC, which monitors orbital traffic.
  • The satellites, known as Kosmos 2581 and Kosmos 2583, were orbiting approximately 585 kilometers above Earth when they began their synchronized dance.

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Add ARY News on Google AAResize MOSCOW: Two secretive Russian satellites have recently performed a series of daring maneuvers, bringing them within just 10 feet (3 meters) of each other.

The event, which occurred on April 28, 2026, was tracked by the U.S. space firm COMSPOC, which monitors orbital traffic.

The satellites, known as Kosmos 2581 and Kosmos 2583, were orbiting approximately 585 kilometers above Earth when they began their synchronized dance.

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