The station in Kiruna, northern Sweden, was built by China in 2016 and relays images of the artic regions. Photo: ESA
Swedish defence agency warns satellite station could be serving Chinese military
- Researchers say facility built by China in northern Sweden may be used to complement or provide additional surveillance should its military satellites be disabled in a time of war
- Claims add to worries over security-related risks in projects involving China
The station in Kiruna, northern Sweden, was built by China in 2016 and relays images of the artic regions. Photo: ESA