News of space

Rodríguez Larreta launches new ‘MAD’ political 'movement'

27-08-2024 15:32 Former Buenos Aires City mayor launches new think tank, pitching the 'Movimiento al Desarrollo' as a sober developmentalist voice in Argentine politics.

by James Grainger

Diplomatic faux pas

Foreign Minister Diana Mondino says 'Chinese people are the same'

03-05-2024 16:28 During questioning about Beijing’s deep space station in Neuquén, Argentina’s foreign minister makes diplomatic faux pas by declaring that it is difficult to tell who is a citizen and who is a military officer because “all Chinese people are the same.”

GEOPOLITICAL ROW

Argentine delegation inspects Chinese space station in Neuquén

18-04-2024 14:42 Group of government officials, scientists and experts visit controversial deep space station run by Beijing; Inspection comes after heavy pressure from Washington.

GEOPOLITICAL CONCERNS

Government considers inspection of Chinese space station in Neuquén

02-04-2024 18:43 Echoing concerns of US officials, President Javier Milei's administration believes there are irregularities in contracts signed authorising the Espacio Lejano space station, a Chinese base in southern Neuquén province, as well as its activities.