U.S.-China Rivalry Reaches South American Skies.

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Title: U.S.-China Rivalry Reaches South American Skies.
Authors: BUBOLA, EMMA, WONG, EDWARD, Politi, Daniel, Bartlett, John
Source: New York Times. 5/10/2026, Vol. 175 Issue 60880, p1-10. 2p.
Subjects: China-United States relations, Astronomy, Radio telescopes, Astronomical observatories, Latin Americans
Geographic Terms: South America, Chile, United States
Abstract: The article discusses the impact of U.S.-China geopolitical rivalry on astronomy projects in South America. Topics discussed include the Argentinian government's move to stop the completion of the Chinese radio telescope project at the Cesco observatory following pressure from the U.S., the cancellation of a Chinese astronomical observatory project in Chile and the Chinese military's expansion of its space and satellite presence across South America.
Database: Regional Business News
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Abstract:The article discusses the impact of U.S.-China geopolitical rivalry on astronomy projects in South America. Topics discussed include the Argentinian government's move to stop the completion of the Chinese radio telescope project at the Cesco observatory following pressure from the U.S., the cancellation of a Chinese astronomical observatory project in Chile and the Chinese military's expansion of its space and satellite presence across South America.
ISSN:03624331