The competition among the world's leading space powers in geosynchronous orbit (GEO) has intensified, with the US, China, and now Russia deploying 'inspector' satellites to monitor each other's activities. The US military has been operating a fleet of these satellites for over a decade, designed to approach and photograph other spacecraft in GEO, which is approximately 22,000 miles (36,000 kilometers) above the equator. China joined this effort in 2018, launching its own satellites for similar reconnaissance missions. Recently, Russia has entered the fray, launching its own suspected inspector satellite aimed at enhancing its surveillance capabilities. The US Space Force is reportedly poised to expand its reconnaissance efforts by ordering more satellites to monitor activities in GEO. Russia's previous satellite operations have focused on eavesdropping on Western communications, particularly targeting US and NATO military signals. The trend in GEO is shifting towards improved reconnaissance and surveillance, as military forces seek to understand the capabilities and positions of rival satellites.