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msmash @ Slashdot · today 15:46 EDT

Russian Spy Satellites Have Intercepted EU Communications Satellites

European security officials believe two Russian space vehicles have intercepted the communications of at least a dozen key satellites over the continent. From a report: Officials believe that the likely interceptions, which have not previously been reported, risk not only compromising sensitive information transmitted by the satellites but could also allow Moscow to manipulate their trajectories or even crash them.

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