Latin American countries are increasingly looking to space to speed their development. Nicaragua is one of the poorest nations in the Americas and has experienced many conflicts. But on February 17, the nation’s congress approved a law to form a space agency. Costa Rica, known for its growth and stability, did the same on February 18. Many countries with limited financial resources see the possible benefits of space. They are interested in satellite technology, international partnerships and local development. But critics say space programs are taking away from pressing problems on the ground. Temidayo Oniosun is managing director of Space in Africa, a research, media and advising company. In an email to The Associated Press, he said critics often question why countries like Nicaragua or African countries want space programs. He said these countries rarely begin space programs to explore the moon or Mars. Instead, they are mostly interested in using space to solve development issues. The growth of the space industry and the possibility for internet connectivity from satellites could help countries lacking internet coverage. Satellite information can also guide crop-growing, help predict natural disasters and help industry. Satellites also can closely watch weather and conditions linked to the spread of disease.
Title: With Limited Resources, Latin America Looks to Space
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nation’s congress approved a law to form a space agency. </span> <span data-start-time='25021' data-end-time='33438'>Costa Rica, known for its growth and stability, did the same on February 18.</span> <span data-start-time='33438' data-end-time='41458'>Many countries with limited financial resources see the possible benefits of space. </span> <span data-start-time='41458' data-end-time='49917'>They are interested in satellite technology, international partnerships and local development.</span> <span data-start-time='49917' data-end-time='56917'>But critics say space programs are taking away from pressing problems on the ground.</span> <span data-start-time='56917' data-end-time='68833'>Temidayo Oniosun is managing director of Space in Africa, a research, media and advising company. </span> <span data-start-time='68833' data-end-time='82375'>In an email to The Associated Press, he said critics often question why countries like Nicaragua or African countries want space programs.</span> <span data-start-time='82375' data-end-time='90500'>He said these countries rarely begin space programs to explore the moon or Mars. </span> <span data-start-time='90500' data-end-time='98625'>Instead, they are mostly interested in using space to solve development issues.</span> <span data-start-time='98625' data-end-time='110167'>The growth of the space industry and the possibility for internet connectivity from satellites could help countries lacking internet coverage. </span> <span data-start-time='110167' data-end-time='120833'>Satellite information can also guide crop-growing, help predict natural disasters and help industry. </span> <span data-start-time='120833' data-end-time='129146'>Satellites also can closely watch weather and conditions linked to the spread of disease.</span> </p></div><div class='control-buttons-sticky' style='display:none;'><div class='control-buttons'><button title='Back' class='back' disabled='disabled'></button><button title='Play' class='play' 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