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Friday 25 July 2025
Formosat-8 set for October SpaceX launch after completing full functional testing
On July 24, 2025, Taiwan's first domestically developed optical remote sensing satellite constellation, Formosat-8 (FS-8A), completed full functionality testing following a series of rocket and space environment verifications. This indicates the satellite has passed all validation steps and is ready for launch.
Friday 25 July 2025
Starlink’s Taiwan hopes face familiar friction
Taiwan is renewing its efforts to bring Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service to the island, as the Executive Yuan approved a sweeping six-year NT$27 billion (approximately US$923 million) investment in next-generation communications technology last week. The plan aims to attract at least three international low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellations by 2030, and Starlink, the world's largest LEO provider, is once again in the spotlight.
Thursday 24 July 2025
Auden Techo expands to Vietnam to strengthen supply chain resilience
Taiwan-based Auden Techno Corp., a leading provider of radio frequency (RF) antenna solutions, broke ground on a new manufacturing facility in Vietnam's Hải Dương Province on July 21, 2025, underscoring the company's efforts to expand global production capacity and reinforce its international supply chain resilience.
Wednesday 23 July 2025
Houston to Hsinchu in 2.5 hours? AIT confirms talks with Taiwan on spaceport vision
The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) confirmed on social media on Monday that the US and Taiwan are in talks over a potential spaceport collaboration — a move that could one day make suborbital travel between Houston and Taiwan a reality in just 2.5 hours.
Wednesday 23 July 2025
Big moon plans, few rocket orders: South Korea's aerospace ambition faces reality check
South Korea has laid out an ambitious vision to become a major player in the new space economy, with a long-term goal of landing on the Moon using domestically developed rockets and building a permanent lunar economic base. But as Seoul sketches bold plans reaching into mid-century, the country's space industry is already confronting growing turbulence — from stalled rocket orders to a quiet exodus of specialized talent.
Monday 21 July 2025
Seoul backs RF Materials in US$76 million space-grade semiconductor initiative

As Seoul intensifies efforts to build next-generation aerospace technologies, RF Materials, a South Korean firm specializing in compound semiconductor packaging, has been named a core participant in a national R&D program aimed at advancing space-grade semiconductor technology.

Monday 14 July 2025
SoftBank to launch high-altitude 5G network using solar planes and airships by 2026
SoftBank is preparing to commercialize its next-generation telecommunications infrastructure using high-altitude platforms by 2026, marking a pivotal milestone in its UTX (Ubiquitous Transformation) initiative. The company announced that it will deploy a hybrid fleet of solar-powered aircraft and unmanned airships to operate base stations in the stratosphere, approximately 20 kilometers above the Earth's surface. This dual-platform system is expected to support emergency communications first, with plans to expand into broader commercial services by 2027.
Monday 14 July 2025
Taiwan eyes Starlink partnership in bid to bolster LEO infrastructure
After years of holding SpaceX's Starlink at arm's length over concerns about its China-linked supply chain and government control over foreign corporate operations, Taiwan is signaling a shift: officials are now welcoming the satellite internet giant to enter the local market and support the island's next-generation communications infrastructure.
Monday 14 July 2025
Taiwan looks to space for connectivity, but stays grounded by constraints

Taiwan's government-backed low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite initiative—part of its Beyond 5G (B5G) communications technology roadmap—is facing mounting challenges, with progress on planned satellite launches and communications testing now uncertain. Despite plans to deploy six experimental satellites, officials acknowledge that the program is unlikely to evolve into a commercially viable system.

Thursday 10 July 2025
Taiwan UMT sees strong satellite orders despite June revenue dip
As the global low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite industry enters a phase of rapid commercialization, demand for high-frequency communication components continues to climb. Taiwanese RF component maker Universal Microwave Technology (UMT) reported a revenue dip in June but remains cautiously optimistic about long-term growth, citing strong demand and a robust pipeline of LEO-related orders.
Wednesday 9 July 2025
Amazon's Project Kuiper targets South Korea in global satellite push

Amazon's satellite internet venture, Project Kuiper, is accelerating its expansion into Asia, with a focus on South Korea, Taiwan, and Japan — three strategically vital nations amid rising demand for resilient communications infrastructure and growing competition in low-Earth orbit (LEO) connectivity.

Tuesday 8 July 2025
TiSPACE VP01 suborbital rocket launch postponed until July 12 due to typhoon
The test launch of the VP01 suborbital rocket by private Taiwanese rocket manufacturer and launch service provider Taiwan Innovative Space (TiSPACE) scheduled for July 6, 2025, at the Hokkaido Spaceport (HOSPO) has been postponed until July 12, 2025, due to the impact of Typhoon Mun.
Friday 27 June 2025
Well Shin looks to EVs, LEO satellites, and refrigerated containers for growth in 2025
Despite ongoing uncertainties in the market, such as exchange rates and tariffs, cable manufacturer Well Shin Technology is optimistic it will be able to maintain overall growth in 2025, thanks to an increase in pull-ins from electric vehicle (EV) customers and the continued growth of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites and refrigerated containers.
Thursday 26 June 2025
Taiwan telcos slow to embrace satellite phones despite approval
Taiwan's telecommunications operators remain cautious about satellite phone services even after regulators cleared the way for applications, highlighting challenges in a market seeking differentiation amid fierce competition.
Thursday 26 June 2025
Taiwan drone maker unveils long-range delivery aircraft amid industry expansion
Taiwanese drone manufacturers are rolling out new models as the island seeks to build domestic unmanned aircraft capabilities, with HY Tech introducing an electric long-range drone designed for logistics and disaster relief operations.
Wednesday 25 June 2025
Taiwan advances CubeSat capabilities with PARUS-T2 mission launch
Taiwan's space ambitions took another step forward as the island's space agency successfully deployed its second-generation cubesat aboard a SpaceX mission, part of broader efforts to establish the territory as a manufacturing hub for the rapidly expanding low-Earth orbit(LEO) satellite market.
Tuesday 24 June 2025
Taiwan opens satellite frequency applications to boost digital resilience
Taiwan revised satellite communication regulations and opened frequency license applications as part of efforts to strengthen digital infrastructure and integrate with global technologies amid intensifying competition in the communications sector.
Monday 23 June 2025
Rapidtek debuts mmWave antenna technology at IMS 2025
Rapidtek Technologies, a subsidiary of Taiwan's Qisda, showcased its millimeter-wave (mmWave) integrated solutions at the International Microwave Symposium (IMS) 2025 in San Francisco, marking the first public demonstration of its 8x8 Ka-band phased array antenna with antenna-in-package module test data.
Saturday 21 June 2025
Taiwan shifts to private firms after ITRI exits stalled B5G project
Taiwan's Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) will end its contract with the Taiwan Space Agency after admitting that low-Earth orbit satellite development falls outside its expertise. The move comes as the B5G-1B satellite project faces delays, pushing its launch to 2030.
Saturday 21 June 2025
India grants Starlink license to operate satellite internet services
India has granted a license to Elon Musk's Starlink, paving the way for the satellite internet service to operate in the country. India's Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced this on social media, calling it a "next frontier of connectivity" for India. The licence follows the recent issuance of the GMPCS permit from the Department of Telecommunications.
Wednesday 11 June 2025
Taiwan chip supplier rides satellite boom as global LEO market takes off
International satellite operators including SpaceX and Amazon Kuiper have launched initial constellations, officially opening the commercial low-Earth orbit market and spurring demand for communication components. Research firms project the market will expand several-fold over the next decade, boosting orders for parts, ground equipment, and services.
Sunday 8 June 2025
Taiwan's Transcom eyes defense contracts as military spending set to rise
Taiwan military-grade power amplifier maker Transcom said it completed testing and certification for multiple products this year, including high-frequency solid state power amplifiers, up-conversion Doppler amplifiers, and high-frequency receivers. The company expects to receive military product certification in the second half of 2025.
Thursday 5 June 2025
SpaceX eyes FOPLP as Washington pushes chip packaging reshoring
Market sources report that SpaceX, the low-earth orbit satellite giant founded by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, is accelerating its expansion into fan-out panel-level packaging (FOPLP). The company aims to establish a new advanced packaging factory "built in Texas." Before the Texas facility becomes operational, orders are currently being handled by STMicroelectronics. Due to strong demand, overflow orders have reportedly been subcontracted to Taiwan's major panel manufacturer Innolux.
Wednesday 4 June 2025
Starlink officially launches commercial services in South Korea with SK Telink partnership
Starlink, the satellite internet service operated by Elon Musk's SpaceX, has received regulatory clearance to launch in South Korea. The rollout will mark the introduction of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite networks in South Korea, poised to deliver high-speed internet connectivity to underserved and remote regions.
Monday 2 June 2025
Taiwan space push aims to leverage tech prowess for global market share
President Ching-te Lai outlined Taiwan's space sector ambitions, positioning the island's information and communications technology expertise to capture opportunities in low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites and ground equipment manufacturing. Taiwan's ground equipment output has reached NT$246.4 billion (approx. US$8.24 billion) with 18% annual growth, exceeding global market expansion rates.