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Thursday 2 April 2026

SpaceX files for IPO, setting stage for potential US$1.75 trillion valuation

Elon Musk's private rocket company SpaceX, which has fundamentally reshaped modern spaceflight, has confidentially filed for an initial public offering in the US, according to people familiar with the matter. The move could result in the largest stock market listing in history, with a potential valuation exceeding US$1.75 trillion.

Thursday 2 April 2026

Starcloud bets on space-based computing with fresh funding

Starcloud, a company pursuing the idea of solar-powered data centers in orbit, said on March 30 that it had raised US$170 million in new funding, valuing the business at US$1.1 billion and making it one of the fastest startups to reach unicorn status after graduating from Y Combinator.

Wednesday 1 April 2026

Taiwan panel leaders pivot: AUO targets CPO, Innolux advances FOPLP

Taiwan's panel industry is undergoing a collective transformation, with its two major players adopting distinct technology paths.

Wednesday 1 April 2026

Taiwan's CubeSat trio reaches orbit, signaling a new phase for the space startup ecosystem

The Taiwan Space Agency (TASA) launched the second batch of satellites from its Startup CubeSat Program, successfully sending three 8U CubeSats into orbit — the Bellbird-2, Black Kite-2, and Albatross-2 — all developed by Taiwanese manufacturers. The satellites lifted off on March 30 at 7:02 pm Taiwan time from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in the US aboard SpaceX's Transporter-16 rideshare flight and entered orbit approximately one to two hours later, with successful communications quickly confirmed.

Tuesday 31 March 2026

Satellite redraws the map of global connectivity

As low Earth orbit satellites evolve from stopgap coverage for remote areas into "base stations in the sky" with onboard computing and routing capabilities, the competitive contours of the global telecommunications industry are beginning to shift.

Monday 30 March 2026

Taiwan moves to break into space supply chains through British partnership

The global space industry has long been defined by closed supply chains and steep certification barriers—obstacles that have made it difficult for Taiwan to secure a meaningful foothold despite its strengths in advanced manufacturing.

Friday 27 March 2026

Blue Origin files plan for space-based computing network

Blue Origin, the aerospace venture founded by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, is moving to enter the emerging field of space-based computing, outlining plans to deploy a vast network of orbital data centers.

Thursday 26 March 2026

Taiwan's Rapidtek expands global presence with Satellite 2026 debut

Rapidtek, a Taiwanese satellite communications firm, is stepping up its international push, showcasing its technologies at Satellite 2026 in Washington this month, shortly after appearing at the Space-Comm Expo in Britain.

Thursday 26 March 2026

Universal Microwave Technology ramps up OISL output as LEO delivery deadlines threaten supply chains

SATELLITE 2026, the international satellite industry's premier event, runs from March 23 to 26 in Washington, where Universal Microwave Technology, Inc. will once again engage with global satellite operators, equipment makers, component suppliers, and government agencies. The company's renewed presence comes as low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite deployments accelerate and component supply becomes a strategic bottleneck.

Thursday 26 March 2026

Taiwan's Tmytek enters global satcom supply chain with Comtech deal

Tmytek, a Taiwanese developer of millimeter-wave phased array solutions, said on March 25 that it has partnered with Comtech to introduce a next-generation satellite communications terminal capable of operating across multiple orbits, marking a significant step for a Taiwanese company into the core of the global satcom supply chain.

Wednesday 25 March 2026

Taiwan's LinkCom targets growth in silicon photonics and satellite markets

Taiwan-based magnetic components maker LinkCom Manufacturing is positioning itself for its next phase of growth by expanding beyond high-speed networking into emerging applications, including silicon photonics and low-Earth-orbit satellites.

Wednesday 25 March 2026

Exclusive: Tesla and SpaceX pursue dual solar strategy on Earth and in orbit

Chinese solar supply chain companies say that Tesla and SpaceX, both led by Elon Musk, are quietly building a dual-track solar strategy spanning Earth and space, an emerging structure that underscores Musk's expanding ambitions in energy.

Monday 23 March 2026

Ventec eyes double-digit growth in 2026 amid product price hikes and niche material expansion

Niche copper-clad laminate (CCL) manufacturer Ventec expects to achieve double-digit revenue growth in 2026, driven by ongoing product price increases and strategic expansion into specialized markets such as defense aerospace and semiconductor test interfaces. Currently, special materials account for 50% of its revenue, positioning the company for what it predicts will be a robust order fulfillment phase.

Monday 23 March 2026

Allied Circuit eyes 2Q27 mass production in Vietnam, targets LEO satellite market with Meiko

The global PCB industry continues to deepen its Southeast Asia footprint. Among the latest moves, Allied Circuit (ACCL) and Japanese firm Meiko have recently announced a joint venture to build a new factory in Vietnam focused on high-layer count (HLC) PCB capacity. The plant is expected to enter mass production by the second quarter of 2027, prioritizing the AI server PCB market opportunity.

Friday 20 March 2026

Scaling the final frontier: Supply chain strategies from Paris Space Week 2026

With a sharp focus on "New Space" industrialization, Paris Space Week 2026 (PSW) highlights a critical shift: the space industry is moving away from bespoke, low-volume "lab work" toward high-volume, standardized manufacturing. For the tech supply chain — particularly electronics and semiconductor players — this evolution represents a massive market opening, provided they can navigate the new requirements of digital transparency and cyber-resilience.

Friday 20 March 2026

Britain's space cluster presents model Taiwan could follow: building through connection

As the Taiwan Space Agency (TASA) establishes a southern hub in Shalun, a blueprint for a space industry cluster in southern Taiwan is beginning to take shape.

Thursday 19 March 2026

Samsung Electro-Mechanics rumored to supply MLCCs to top private aerospace firm

Samsung Electro-Mechanics (Semco) is reportedly supplying multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCC) for low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites to the world's largest private aerospace company. According to industry sources, this expansion from the automotive and industrial sectors into aerospace is a significant step for the company, as it demonstrates that its components have gained global recognition for durability and reliability.

Thursday 19 March 2026

Interview: Satellites, talent, and a new UK-Taiwan space pact

Britain and Taiwan are quietly building one of the space industry's more ambitious bilateral partnerships — one grounded not just in government agreements, but in classrooms, laboratories, and shared satellite infrastructure.

Wednesday 18 March 2026

Exclusive: Britain and Taiwan forge new pipeline for space engineers

Cooperation between Taiwan and the United Kingdom in the space sector is gathering momentum, as officials and industry leaders from Britain visit Taipei to deepen partnerships spanning research, talent development, and commercial collaboration.

Wednesday 18 March 2026

Exclusive: UK's space shake-up puts Taiwan in the orbit of Britain's ambitions

In April 2026, the UK Space Agency will be formally absorbed into the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). It is a structural shift — and a deliberate one. Out goes the old separation between policy design and program implementation. In comes what officials call a "one-government" model, built to speed up decision-making and sharpen international cooperation.

Sunday 15 March 2026

SpeedTech enters LEO satellite supply chain, eyes double-digit growth

SpeedTech said it plans to deepen its presence in the low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite supply chain in 2026 as part of a broader strategy to diversify across multiple industries. The company is also entering the North American gaming equipment market and expanding its integrated FATP manufacturing capabilities, with the three growth drivers expected to support double-digit operational growth in 2026.

Saturday 14 March 2026

Wah Lee sees record revenue in 1H26 driven by AI server orders, CCL substrate growth

Semiconductor materials and equipment supplier Wah Lee Industrial reported record-high cumulative revenue for the first two months of 2026, fueled by strong demand for artificial intelligence (AI) servers, high-performance computing (HPC), and advanced semiconductors. Benefiting from robust AI server orders and the gradual rollout of new production capacity for 800G switches, revenue related to its copper-clad laminate (CCL) business has also grown multifold.

Thursday 12 March 2026

Satellite 2026 to showcase Taiwan-built end-to-end satcom system

Taiwan software-defined radio vendor YTTEK said it will exhibit and publicly unveil its end-to-end satellite communications technology for the first time at the annual global satellite industry event Satellite 2026 in Washington, D.C. The company said the demonstration will show system integration capabilities spanning ground stations, space payloads, and vehicle terminals.

Thursday 12 March 2026

Elan and DSME collaborate on RF front-end chips to target LEO satellite market

The global low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite market is entering a period of explosive growth, with market estimates projecting an increase from US$15 billion in 2024 to US$108 billion by 2035. Given this optimistic outlook, Elan Technology has teamed up with its investment subsidiary DarSheng Mechanical Engineering (DSME) to launch RF front-end ICs for LEO satellite array antennas.

Tuesday 10 March 2026

Chinese satellite images reveal US military buildup in Middle East

Chinese geospatial intelligence firm MizarVision has drawn scrutiny after publishing high-resolution commercial satellite imagery tracking US military aircraft and naval assets involved in operations against Iran, highlighting how commercially available imagery and artificial intelligence (AI) are expanding access to battlefield surveillance.

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