Brazil and China launch joint space laboratory as new telescope prepares to track satellites and near-Earth objects

Brazil and China have begun work on a new joint laboratory dedicated to advanced space technologies. According to official statements, the research centre will focus on next-generation radio astronomy and deep-space observation, strengthening long-standing cooperation between the two nations in the field of space science.

The initiative builds on years of academic and technical exchange. Brazilian research institutions have signed agreements with their Chinese counterparts to establish the China–Brazil Joint Laboratory for Radio Astronomy Technology, where specialists from both countries will work side by side on instruments capable of supporting frontier space research. This is reported by Brasil 247, a partner of TV BRICS.

Central to the joint effort is the development of the BINGO radio telescope – a large-scale scientific instrument designed to study the structure of the Universe, monitor near-Earth objects and contribute to the global understanding of dark energy. The main structure of the telescope was completed earlier this year in China and has since been transported to Brazil, where final assembly is under way. Once operational, it is expected to become the largest radio telescope of its kind in South America, with completion targeted for 2026.

Officials from both countries emphasise that the laboratory will support long-term research into deep-space signals, satellite tracking and atmospheric observation, offering new opportunities for joint innovation and expanding the scientific capabilities of the Global South.

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