# US official: Russia's stalker satellite sure looks like an orbital weapon

- Source: Ars Technica
- Published: 2026-10-22T18:29:39+00:00
- Category: Tech
- Original: https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/10/russia-claims-its-stalker-satellite-is-purely-peaceful-in-character/
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/us-official-russia-s-stalker-satellite-sure-looks-like-an-orbital-weap-85af17/

The Russian official who called commercial satellites "legitimate targets" now says concerns are "unfounded."

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