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Friday 6 February 2026
Singapore plans National Space Agency to tap emerging space markets

Singapore announced that it will establish a National Space Agency of Singapore (NSAS) on April 1, a move aimed at positioning the city-state to capitalize on opportunities in the rapidly expanding global space economy and to strengthen its domestic space capabilities.

Friday 6 February 2026
Ventec sees surge in aerospace orders, posts strongest revenue in two years

Ventec, a specialized manufacturer of copper-clad laminates (CCL), reported that consolidated revenue for January 2026 surpassed NT$400 million (approx. US$12 million), marking its highest monthly total in more than two years. The growth was largely driven by robust demand for high-margin aerospace polyimide (PI) materials, with shipments setting new records and signaling a potential gradual rise in global market share.

Thursday 5 February 2026
CHT eyes strong 2026 growth, with US subsidiary securing AI server project
Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) announced the results of its consolidated business operations for the fourth quarter of 2025 on February 3: consolidated revenue reached NT$65.65 billion (US$2.08 billion), up 0.5% year-on-year; operating profit dropped by 2.2% to NT$11.38 billion (US$360 million); EBITDA decreased slightly by 0.2% to NT$21.55 billion (US$681 million); net income attributable to parent company shareholders rose 3.2% to NT$9.29 billion (US$294 million); and earnings per share (EPS) stood at NT$1.20.
Tuesday 3 February 2026
SpaceX's xAI acquisition reframes AI energy constraints and complicates the IPO narrative
SpaceX's acquisition of xAI has been presented as a response to the growing power and cooling demands of artificial intelligence. At the same time, the transaction reshapes Elon Musk's group of companies by combining launch services, satellite networks, data platforms, and AI development, with potential implications for how investors evaluate SpaceX's long-term prospects.
Tuesday 3 February 2026
Research insight: Blue Origin's TeraWave bets on space-based optical backhaul
Blue Origin recently unveiled plans to deploy its TeraWave satellite constellation starting in the fourth quarter of 2027, signaling a strategic push into space communications beyond traditional launch services. According to DIGITIMES Research, TeraWave's core objective is not to compete in consumer broadband but to establish a space-based optical backhaul network, using satellites to handle high-capacity data transmission across regions and continents.
Friday 30 January 2026
China's 15th Five-Year plan targets space mining, space tourism
Following its official proposal to "take computing power to space," China has unveiled a more concrete roadmap for future aerospace development as part of its 15th five-year plan.
Friday 30 January 2026
Exclusive: Why SpaceX still bets on solar—and what it means for suppliers
While Tesla's core electric-vehicle business is undergoing a structural recalibration, its longer-term bets—autonomous driving, artificial intelligence, and humanoid robots—remain firmly in the investment and incubation phase. The clearest source of momentum, however, came from an area that has drawn far less public attention: energy generation and storage. That business posted revenue growth of roughly 25% year over year, emerging as one of the report's brightest spots.
Wednesday 28 January 2026
China's new commercial space plan aims to reshape global space economy by 2027
China's National Space Administration (CNSA) announced a strategic initiative on November 25, 2025, intending to make China the world leader in commercial space activities by 2027. The plan, unveiled in Beijing, details reforms designed to mobilize private-sector innovation, integrate national resources, and enhance international cooperation in the space industry.
Tuesday 27 January 2026
G-Tech Optoelectronics ventures into military drones with Firestorm Labs, Aerkomm

G-Tech Optoelectronics (GTOC) said its wholly owned subsidiary has partnered with US defense technology startup Firestorm Labs and aerospace and defense solutions provider Aerkomm to advance next-generation military drone production and combat system integration, marking GTOC's entry into the military-grade unmanned aerial vehicle market. The company plans to establish a drone assembly line in Taiwan.

Monday 26 January 2026
Blue Origin's new satellite network eye enterprise and govt sectors
Blue Origin announced plans to deploy TeraWave, a new satellite communication network designed to provide up to 6Tbps of global data transmission capacity, starting in the fourth quarter of 2027. The network will serve enterprises, data centers, and government agencies, marking Blue Origin's strategic entry into the enterprise-grade satellite communications market, while avoiding direct competition with consumer-focused providers.
Monday 26 January 2026
Taiwan firms face defense market barriers despite US tariff cut
The US decision to cut tariffs on Taiwanese goods to 15% signals deeper cooperation in semiconductors, defense, and AI. However, Taiwanese firms still face high barriers entering tightly regulated defense and aerospace supply chains.
Friday 23 January 2026
China pushes space-based AI from concept to deployment, industry group says

As demand accelerates for satellite connectivity and AI in space, China's push into orbital computing is showing new momentum.

Friday 23 January 2026
Space industry investment surges to a new high after years of volatility
Global investment in the space industry has reached a historic inflection point and is poised to climb further in 2026, driven by sustained government spending on defense-related satellite systems and growing private-sector bets on launch capabilities, according to a research report by the investment firm Seraphim Space.
Friday 23 January 2026
Universal Microwave forecasts strong growth in LEO satellite orders, revenue set to surge 150% in 2026
Universal Microwave Technology has revealed significant revenue growth prospects, driven by low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite orders exceeding NT$1.8 billion (US$57 million), with deliveries expected before June 2026. This backlog signals a substantial increase in LEO satellite revenue, projected to grow more than 150% year-over-year in 2026.
Friday 23 January 2026
Chunghwa Telecom partners with SES to build North Asia's first O3b MEO ground station in Taiwan
Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on January 21, 2026, with Luxembourg-based medium Earth orbit (MEO) satellite operator SES to establish North Asia's first second-generation O3b mPower gateway in Taiwan.
Thursday 22 January 2026
Rapidtek's Black Kite-1 signals Taiwan's push into global low-orbit communications
Rapidtek's 8U IoT CubeSat, Black Kite-1, has successfully established stable communications with multiple overseas ground stations since entering orbit, completing its first cross-regional contact campaign.
Thursday 22 January 2026
Chinese banks turn to satellites, boosting the country's commercial space industry

Since the start of 2026, China's commercial space sector has once again emerged as a focal point for both capital markets and industrial players. On one front, major Chinese banks have completed the launch of dedicated or jointly operated satellites, formally integrating satellite applications into financial risk management and digital operations. On another, privately owned aerospace companies are accelerating their push toward initial public offerings, underscoring how commercial spaceflight is moving more rapidly toward both capital-market validation and real-world applications.

Wednesday 21 January 2026
Twin rocket failures expose risks in China's space race
China's space launch program suffered a rare setback this week, as two rockets failed in separate launch attempts within hours of each other—an unusual break in a record of growing reliability for the country's rapidly expanding space sector.
Tuesday 20 January 2026
Taiwan's Ubiqconn bets on drones and edge AI to rebalance its business

Ubiqconn Technology says its accumulated strengths in maritime communications and satellite applications are continuing to underpin expansion into new lines of business, even as near-term revenue remains under pressure. Orders for its unmanned vehicle ground control stations (GCS) have begun entering the delivery phase, while higher-value applications such as edge AI computing and visual recognition are advancing steadily, moves the company expects will improve its revenue mix and margins over time.

Monday 19 January 2026
Europe moves to reinforce its satellite internet ambitions with new OneWeb order

Eutelsat, the satellite operator backed by the French and British governments, announced this week that it has placed an additional order for 340 next-generation OneWeb satellites with Airbus Defence and Space. Combined with a previous order of 100 satellites placed in December 2024, the total procurement now stands at 440 low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellites, with deliveries expected to begin in late 2026.

Thursday 15 January 2026
Hanmi Semiconductor leans into EMI shielding as satellite and 6G demand grows
Hanmi Semiconductor has drawn industry attention in recent years for its thermal compression bonding equipment used in high-bandwidth memory production. As low-earth-orbit satellite deployments expand and the industry moves toward 6G, the company's electromagnetic interference shielding equipment is also gaining importance.
Wednesday 14 January 2026
FCC approves major expansion of SpaceX's Starlink satellite network
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has formally authorized SpaceX to deploy an additional 7,500 second-generation Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit, bringing the company's total approved next-generation constellation to 15,000 spacecraft.
Tuesday 13 January 2026
China's reusable rocket makers set their sights on SpaceX's cost edge

After completing a Series A funding round in January 2025, SEPOCH (also known as Jianyuan Technology), a Beijing-based private aerospace company, moved quickly to translate capital into concrete infrastructure. The company has begun construction in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, of a medium- to heavy-lift liquid rocket assembly, testing, and recovery complex with a total planned investment of CNY5.2 billion (approx. US$745 million).

Monday 12 January 2026
China files for over 200,000 LEO satellites, challenging global spectrum allocation
According to data from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), China filed in December 2025 to secure frequency and orbital resources for more than 200,000 low-earth orbit (LEO) satellites spread across approximately 14 constellations. This filing represents an unprecedented move in the global competition for LEO satellite networks.
Monday 12 January 2026
Taiwan, Europe expand tech cooperation with MediaTek and Innolux leading projects
Taiwan and Europe will continue to strengthen collaboration in advanced fields such as drones, robotics, and low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites in 2026, according to Chao-chung Kuo, director general of the Department of Industrial Technology (DOIT) at the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA). Kuo made the announcement at a press conference hosted by the DOIT on January 7, which showcased the results of cross-national collaborative R&D efforts with Europe. These include Innolux's entry into the market for high-voltage EV charging, and MediaTek's collaboration with Eutelsat OneWeb. In addition, the number of countries participating in the Eureka Network's Globalstars program is expected to increase to seven in 2026.