Latin America’s Quest for Space Sovereignty
The region’s pursuit of autonomy in the growing space sector will be complicated. The U.S. can be an important partner.
This article is adapted from AQ's special report | Leer en español | Ler em português Earlier this year, Brazil’s telecommunications agency Anatel officially authorized SpaceSail, a broadband constellation often described as China’s equivalent to Starlink, to operate in Brazilian territory. The announcement didn’t generate many headlines, but it deserves more attention. Not because it was a statement about China, but because it was a statement about the region’s desire for options. Across Latin America, professionals in the space industry are consistently advocating for...
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