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Why is China building space alliances in Africa?

Beijing is building space alliances in Africa to enhance its global surveillance network and advance its bid to become the world’s dominant space power, Reuters has learned. China has publicly announced much of this space assistance to African countries, including its donations of satellites, space monitoring telescopes and ground stations.

Why is China building a satellite lab in Africa?

The Egyptian satellite lab is the latest advancement in China’s secretive overseas space program. Beijing is building space alliances in Africa to enhance its global surveillance network and advance its bid to become the world’s dominant space power, Reuters has learned.

Does China have a space cooperation with Africa?

China is strengthening its space cooperation with Africa, securing nearly two dozen agreements with various nations. China has signed space cooperation agreements with 23 African countries, funding satellites and ground stations to collect valuable imagery and data.

Why is China boosting Africa's space program?

Xi’s administration says publicly it is helping boost African space programs because China wants no country left behind as economies and militaries become increasingly reliant on space technology. Privately, China is getting far more in return for its investment.

Does China have a space station in Africa?

China’s expanding space presence in Africa stands in sharp relief to America’s absence. NASA last year began construction on a ground station in South Africa – its first on the continent – to communicate with spacecraft in the U.S. moon program.

What is China doing in Africa?

The space infrastructure and equipment that China is installing in Africa have common civilian uses such as transmitting data, monitoring the impact of climate change and helping fly spacecraft. But they also have military applications. Powerful telescopes are used for space situational awareness.