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Russia's Luch-Olymp Mission Sparks NATO Eavesdropping Fears

11/9/2025

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Kayhan Space says Luch-Olymp is nearing the end of its mission.
This development has raised concerns in NATO, especially in Germany, about Russia's space aims.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius warned that Russian satellites could eavesdrop on military communications.
Kayhan Space notes Luch-Olymp is repositioning for its final task, signaling reduced capabilities.
The successor Luch-Olymp 2 is expected to maintain existing capabilities rather than expand them.

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Kayhan Space says Luch-Olymp is nearing the end of its mission.
This development has raised concerns in NATO, especially in Germany, about Russia's space aims.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius warned that Russian satellites could eavesdrop on military communications.
Kayhan Space notes Luch-Olymp is repositioning for its final task, signaling reduced capabilities.
The successor Luch-Olymp 2 is expected to maintain existing capabilities rather than expand them.