"The Gravity of China’s Space Base in Argentina" Topic
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| Tango01 | 11 Jun 2020 9:43 p.m. PST |
"For most people, the first things that likely come to mind when imagining Patagonia in South America are mountains, glaciers, lakes and fjords. But there is also a lesser-known tourist destination: the visitors centre of a Chinese-owned space station in remote north-west Patagonia, Argentina. In 2014, Argentine President Cristina Kirchner's administration signed a secretive agreement for China to establish and operate a deep space station in the province of Neuquén. The agreement, which predates President Xi Jinping's Belt and Road Initiative, raised questions among analysts about its terms. The 50-year equity-free agreement restricts Argentina's sovereign control of the land and operations, provides exhaustive tax exemptions and enables the liberal movement of Chinese labour, working under Chinese labour law. Unlike the civilian-run European Space Agency, which has a similar agreement with Argentina, China's space program is run by the People's Liberation Army (PLA). The Patagonian deep space station is managed by the China Satellite Launch and Tracking Control General (CLTC). The CLTC reports to the PLA's Strategic Support Force. Unsurprisingly, the United States has expressed its concerns over the potential for spying and the militarising of space…"
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| Thresher01 | 12 Jun 2020 12:06 a.m. PST |
Seems a bit of an odd choice for a base, unless they want to do north/south and south/north polar overflights. That makes sense in some cases, since the USA has less radar coverage and defense along the Gulf Coast. Usually, you want Space Bases and launch facilities close to the equator, instead, to launch and track more normal space flight trajectories. |
| Nick Bowler | 12 Jun 2020 6:11 a.m. PST |
I imagine its the same reason the US has Pine gap in Australia -- you need a base on the other side of the world so you can communicate to satellites that are not visible from your home country. |
| Tango01 | 12 Jun 2020 11:54 a.m. PST |
Totally Agree with Nick…
Another shame to Agenzuela… but… we began to fight it in the streets… let's see…
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| Augustus | 12 Jun 2020 6:23 p.m. PST |
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