Radio telescope shipped to Brazil for collaboration project with China

The main structure of a radio telescope has been shipped from China to Brazil, signaling the start of its construction in the Latin American country as part of an international space science collaboration between the two countries.

The telescope will be built in Paraiba State, on the edge of the Amazon rainforest, as a significant international collaboration in the field of radio astronomy and space science known as the Bingo project.

It is the largest radio astronomy initiative in South America and the only radio telescope globally focused on dark energy research, specifically designed to observe the widely distributed neutral hydrogen in the universe.

By studying the spectral lines of neutral hydrogen, researchers can better understand the distribution of hydrogen in the cosmos, thereby gaining insights into the structure and evolution of the universe, and helping to unveil the mysteries of cosmic structure and dark energy.

In addition to detecting important signals from deep space, the telescope will also monitor the movements of small celestial bodies such as satellites and meteoroids, providing warnings about potential threats to Earth.

The main design and processing of this telescope were completed by Chinese experts.

"The telescope employs a dual-offset structure, with each section having a unique shape. Installation in Brazil will be carried out by the Brazilian side, which necessitates a simplified installation process. Therefore, we drew extensively from domestic advanced telescope design and manufacturing experiences, using a combination of panels and spatial truss structures to effectively address issues of mass production and efficient installation," said Wu Yang, senior engineer from the 54th Research Institute of the China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC) and a core project member.

The main structure of the radio telescope will depart from Tianjin Port and is expected to arrive at Suape Port in Brazil after nearly two months of transit. The project is anticipated to be completed by 2026.

Radio telescope shipped to Brazil for collaboration project with China

The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) is ready to completely withdraw from the governmental scene in the Gaza Strip and engage in a positive and constructive manner with the second phase of the plan to end the war in the enclave, said Hamas political bureau member Basem Naim on Friday. In a statement, Naim said that the ceasefire deal became an international plan after being adopted by the United Nations Security Council. However, it is now facing obstacles.

He accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of reneging on his commitments and escalating the situation, in an attempt to return to war and save his political career. Pointing out that Israeli strikes have caused hundreds of casualties since the announcement of the ceasefire, the Hamas official said the escalation cannot occur without cover or green light from the United States. He said Hamas has committed to all its obligations under the ceasefire agreement, as attested by the mediators and the U.S., adding that it is ready for the second phase of the agreement.

He emphasized the Movement's commitment to the establishment of a fully empowered Palestinian body to administer Gaza, and its complete withdrawal from the governmental scene.

Naim warned that the situation will not be sustainable if the continued escalation of Israeli military operations and the persistence of the catastrophic humanitarian situation remain unaddressed, adding that the circle of fire may expand, which is what Netanyahu aspires to.

Since a ceasefire took effect on Oct 10, 2025, Gaza's death toll has risen to 439 with 1,223 injuries, according to local health authorities on Friday. Rescue teams have recovered 688 bodies during that period. In the broader conflict, at least 71,409 Palestinians have been killed and 171,304 wounded since Israel's military campaign in Gaza began in October 2023.

Hamas ready for complete withdrawal from Gaza governmental scene: official