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ttystikk t1_j59pbgz wrote
The US has a military base in the country, while China is building a spaceport.
That's an interesting snapshot of investment priorities.
CrimsonEnigma t1_j5a7xdq wrote
Based on the headline alone, China also has a military base in the country.
OccidentBorealis t1_j5dkozr wrote
Many foreign militaries have bases in Djibouti.
https://insidearabia.com/djibouti-a-busy-hub-of-foreign-military-bases-on-the-horn-of-africa/
ttystikk t1_j5dn7j2 wrote
Only China is building a spaceport there.
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forsennata t1_j5i6hge wrote
Years ago I fantasized about Earth Space Station about the size of Montana floating up there. I had 5 space ports feeding shuttles up to the space station: Djibouti was one of the locations for the shuttles because of the kindness and sensitivity of the people... Now I can continue my story!
[deleted] t1_j5b1mhb wrote
China on top, USA on the bottom. Welcome to the new age.
LeadOnion t1_j5b9pth wrote
That’s an oversimplification.
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CrimsonEnigma t1_j5bc51e wrote
Leave it to Reddit to cheer on a totalitarian dictatorship.
Flaxinator t1_j5atlvd wrote
Normally maritime exclusion zones are put in place down range when a rocket launches so that if it fails the debris can fall safely into the sea.
I wonder how Djibouti will manage this given that there are very busy shipping lanes going through the Gulf of Aden, just off the coast of Djibouti. Even ignoring that the range of orbits it can launch to will be quite limited unless they plan to launch over Somali or Yemeni territory.