Russian satellite reportedly makes close approach to another spacecraft in orbit

Several outlets report a Russian satellite came unusually close to another craft in orbit, reportedly without permission. CNN calls it possibly unprecedented, and Al Jazeera asks whether Russia is stalking satellites that help Ukraine.

Timeline

1. 20 Oct, 15:10 UTCFirst appeared on Google Trends
2. 20 Oct, 15:10 UTCPicked up on News
3. 20 Oct, 15:10 UTCNew York Times covers orbital approach
4. 20 Oct, 15:10 UTCCNN reports possibly unprecedented approach

Top sources

• iceyeGoogle Trends
• Is Russia stalking satellites which help Ukraine from space?Al Jazeera
• Russian satellite makes possibly unprecedented approach of another spacecraft without permissionCNN
• Russian Satellite Makes a Menacing Approach to Another Craft in OrbitThe New York Times