Space News Digest 20 October 2026

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Cosmos 2612's approach to ICEYE-X36, LeoLabs analysis.

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Tuesday 20 October 2026

1. LeoLabs confirms the Cosmos 2612 approach to ICEYE-X36 is over
The closest approach was about 500 m, and the Russian satellite is now drifting away fast. ICEYE says its constellation is "designed for continuity and resilience".
https://dub.sh/URzgGUJ

2. Bandwagon-5 with four ICEYE SAR satellites slipped to today after a weather scrub
The Falcon 9 window is 12:30–13:30 CEST.
https://dub.sh/5ly5TbL

3. Japan's MMX launched to the moons of Mars
H3 Flight 10 lifted off at 21:41 CEST on 19 Oct; ESA, CNES and DLR are partners.
https://dub.sh/dXWbJ22

4. Norway has no rules on who clears spent rocket stages from the sea
NRK reports on the gap as Andøya expands.
https://dub.sh/5bXQF3M

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Cosmos 2612's approach to ICEYE-X36, LeoLabs analysis. Image: LeoLabs via SpaceNews