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The Space Race Comes to Latin America

The region wants to be not just a battleground, but a protagonist in the burgeoning space economy.

The region has a huge opportunity in the booming global space industry. What is necessary to take full advantage?

A região quer deixar de ser apenas um campo de disputa para se tornar protagonista na crescente economia espacial.

La región quiere dejar de ser un campo de batalla y convertirse en protagonista en la floreciente economía espacial.

The booming space sector offers opportunities, if the region can seize them.

The region’s pursuit of autonomy in the growing space sector will be complicated. The U.S. can be an important partner.

O caminho da região rumo à autonomia no crescente setor espacial será complicado. Os EUA podem ser um parceiro importante.

El camino de la región hacia la autonomía en el creciente sector espacial será complejo. Estados Unidos puede ser un socio importante.

Amazônia-1, the first satellite entirely designed and operated by Brazil, is part of a larger mission.

ALCE held its first general assembly in Mexico in February, but faces questions about funding and political buy-in.

The national space agency’s satellite program is a rare example of sustained strategic investment.

The company founded in Buenos Aires is pushing competitors to rethink who owns the sky.

As Latin America acquires more space technology, workforce development will be key to reaping the benefits.