Eyes on the Skies. China's Growing Space Footprint in South America
Date of Publication
1-1-2023 12:00 AM
Security Theme
Cybersecurity
Keywords
radio waves, antenna, telescope, spy; telemetry, tracking, and command (TT&C); intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), Cybersecurity
Description
This is a report on the Chinese ground stations and telescopes importance for the satellite and space initiative, and the use of radio frequency bands for communication through antennas. The S- and X-bands are used for sending and receiving data, while the Ka-band is used for receiving only. The X- and Ka-bands are typically reserved for government use, including military operations. Ground stations are a crucial part of space infrastructure, and they help keep track of satellites and other objects in Earth's orbit. The Chinese military's use of overseas ground stations has raised concerns about its influence and potential security implications for the United States.
Eyes on the Skies. China's Growing Space Footprint in South America
This is a report on the Chinese ground stations and telescopes importance for the satellite and space initiative, and the use of radio frequency bands for communication through antennas. The S- and X-bands are used for sending and receiving data, while the Ka-band is used for receiving only. The X- and Ka-bands are typically reserved for government use, including military operations. Ground stations are a crucial part of space infrastructure, and they help keep track of satellites and other objects in Earth's orbit. The Chinese military's use of overseas ground stations has raised concerns about its influence and potential security implications for the United States.
