U.S.-China Rivalry Reaches South American Skies

The New York Times | May 10, 2026, 5:01 a.m. | Original
The U.S. has pressed Argentina and Chile to review two Chinese telescope projects in the Andean deserts. Astronomers are worried about setbacks to research.
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