China''s Espacio Lejano: Argentina''s Deep Space
China''s Espacio Lejano station in Argentina gives Beijing near-total control of a key space facility, raising global security and sovereignty concerns.
China''s Espacio Lejano station in Argentina gives Beijing near-total control of a key space facility, raising global security and sovereignty concerns.
The decision, which is subject to successful completion of negotiations, is the result of several months of evaluation among 35 sites in both Chile and Argentina to establish ESA''s third deep space ground
China''s Espacio Lejano Station in Neuquén, Argentina, is a clear manifestation of China''s military-civil fusion strategy, which deliberately blends civilian space infrastructure with defense objectives.
The radio station employs at least thirty Chinese employees. The facility has reportedly had a positive effect on the local economy, including the nearby town of Las Lajas, in part as a result of construction work which
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The station integrates with China''s Deep Space Network, linking Argentina to global missions exploring the Moon, Mars, and other solar system bodies.
Argentina''s Congress did not approve the station until February 2015. However, construction had already begun in 2013, and it was completed in 2017. The base, which China controls through a 50-year
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During a visit to Argentina in April 2024, the head of U.S. Southern Command addressed why the Chinese space base is a cause for concern. The right-wing, pro-U.S. government of Javier Milei took note
Such a relationship, based on Argentina''s financial difficulties, has created a foundation for Chinese investment and cooperation with the South American country in a variety of industries, such as the space one, which
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