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Tuesday 21 October 2025
Taiwan's academic rocket program reaches milestone with new launch
In a testament to Taiwan's growing academic presence in aerospace innovation, a cross-laboratory team from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) successfully launched its research rocket "Asfaloth-2025" at 6:32 a.m. on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from the Hsu-Hai Rocket Research Launch Site in Pingtung County.
Tuesday 21 October 2025
Global govts fill funding gap as private space investors retreat
As the global space investment boom shows signs of slowing, startups across Asia and Europe are turning increasingly to public funds to sustain momentum in aerospace innovation. According to Nikkei and research from Greenberg Traurig, lower-than-expected returns and limited exit opportunities have made private investors more cautious about space ventures. In this funding vacuum, governments are stepping up as the primary backers of space-related innovation.
Tuesday 21 October 2025
Jeff Bezos: The future of cloud computing is off-Earth
During a recent appearance at Italian Tech Week, Amazon founder and Blue Origin CEO Jeff Bezos predicted that within the next 10 to 20 years, humanity will begin constructing gigawatt-scale, solar-powered data centers in outer space to meet the surging energy demands of artificial intelligence and cloud computing.
Monday 20 October 2025
South Korea's FIX 2025 to showcase AI's industrial future
All eyes are turning to Daegu, South Korea, as the 2025 Future Innovation Tech Expo, or FIX 2025, is set to open on October 22, 2025, at the EXCO center. Running for four days through October 25, 2025, the event is built around the theme "The Future Already Begun, All on AI." The expo will showcase cutting-edge developments in mobility, robotics, information and communication technology (ICT), and startups, highlighting Daegu's growing role in South Korea's AI-driven industrial transformation.
Friday 17 October 2025
Taiwan builds multi-provider LEO network for crisis resilience
The global push toward 6G and non-terrestrial networks (NTNs) is reshaping the future of communications. As low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite technology matures and costs decline, a new era of high-resilience global connectivity is emerging—one that Taiwan is moving quickly to embrace.
Wednesday 15 October 2025
Exclusive interview: Satellite pact between Taiwan and UK sets stage for deeper aerospace ties
The Taiwan Space Agency (TASA) has signed a five-year memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the United Kingdom's Satellite Applications Catapult (SAC), marking a significant step toward deeper bilateral cooperation in the fast-evolving global space economy.
Wednesday 15 October 2025
Taiwan's TASA teams up with Japan's ispace for lunar payload mission
In a milestone for Taiwan's growing space ambitions, Japanese space startup ispace announced it has been selected by the Taiwan Space Agency (TASA) to transport scientific instruments to the lunar surface aboard its 2028 mission.
Friday 10 October 2025
First of Taiwan's FORMOSAT-8 satellite heads to the US for launch into orbit
Taiwan has begun deployment of its first fully domestically developed satellite constellation, known as FORMOSAT-8, marking a significant milestone for the island's growing aerospace ambitions. The first of the eight-satellite system, designated FS-8A, departed from the Taiwan Space Agency (TASA) on October 7, 2025, and is en route to the United States for final testing and integration.
Thursday 9 October 2025
Taiwan tech giants venture into space with govt-backed LEO satellites
After repeated delays, Taiwan's ambitious Beyond 5G satellite program is finally moving forward with promising news: two of the island's leading original design manufacturers (ODMs), Wistron and Compal, have each secured government funding of NT$1.178 billion (US$38 million) to develop, test, and manufacture two low-Earth orbit (LEO) communication satellites apiece.
Thursday 2 October 2025
From ground to sky: How Taiwan's Tmytek is shaping future of seamless connectivity

As governments and businesses worldwide demand greater communications resilience, relying solely on terrestrial mobile networks and fixed-line infrastructure no longer suffices.

Thursday 2 October 2025
As geopolitical tensions and capital flows reshape satellite sector, Taiwan bets on electronically scanned array tech

The global space economy is entering a period of rapid expansion, triggering a wide-scale reorganization of investment flows and supply chains. At the center of this transformation, Taiwan is positioning itself to capitalize on its strength in ground-based satellite technologies, particularly in high-performance antenna systems critical for low Earth orbit (LEO) communications.

Wednesday 1 October 2025
US generals warn China poses top space threat, say Beijing developing orbital 'kill chain'

Senior US Space Force generals warned that China has become the nation's top threat in space, rapidly expanding its orbital military capabilities to challenge American forces.

Friday 26 September 2025
Europe looks to Japan as it seeks a sovereign orbit

Amid growing concerns over overreliance on the United States for security—and the strategic uncertainty caused by "America First" policies—the European Union is deepening space cooperation with Japan, aiming to develop independent space capabilities and access a broader commercial space market.

Thursday 25 September 2025
A new arms race in orbit: nations brace for conflict beyond Earth

In recent months, space has become an increasingly contested domain. Unusual orbital behavior by a Russian military satellite—seen repeatedly approaching foreign government and commercial satellites and allegedly releasing unidentified objects—has alarmed Western defense agencies. China's satellites, too, have conducted risky maneuvers, raising global concerns over the need for enhanced space defense capabilities.

Thursday 25 September 2025
LG group quietly launches space ambitions, tied to national rocket program

In a surprise announcement, South Korea's LG Group declared its formal entry into the space industry, revealing that the conglomerate's components will be onboard upcoming launches of the country's domestically developed rocket, KSLV-II "Nuri."

Wednesday 24 September 2025
Taiwan's trillion dollar space ambition courts UK satellite partnership
As demand surges for AI servers, 6G communications, and non-terrestrial networks (NTN), the global low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite industry is rapidly evolving from its traditional roles in research and defense to becoming a critical component of next-generation infrastructure.
Wednesday 24 September 2025
Foxconn pushes UK design, Taiwan manufacturing for space industry growth
Driven by its 3+3+3 strategy, Hon Hai Precision Industry (Foxconn) is actively participating in the emerging space industry, including low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites. In addition to continuously developing key components for ground receiving equipment, LEO satellites, and communication payload systems, the company also plans to assist satellite manufacturers with production and manufacturing. Through these efforts, Foxconn aims to become a leader in the new space industry.
Tuesday 23 September 2025
UK–Taiwan space partnership highlights optical payloads and small satellites

The United Kingdom and Taiwan are deepening their partnership in the global space economy, leveraging complementary strengths in innovation and manufacturing to accelerate progress across multiple domains.

Tuesday 23 September 2025
UK and Taiwan look to pair innovation with scale for the new space economy

The British Office Taipei and Taiwan Space Agency (TASA) today co-hosted the 2025 UK–Taiwan Space Roundtable, spotlighting growing collaboration between the two partners in satellite applications, navigation, and the broader space economy.

Friday 19 September 2025
Taiwan to launch US$180M investment in domestic rocket program

Taiwan's Legislative Yuan is set to open its new session on September 19, with top priority given to reviewing the central government's proposed budget for 2026. Among the notable items on the docket is a significant investment in the island's nascent space ambitions.

Thursday 18 September 2025
TADTE 2025 opens with record scale as Taiwan expands defense and aerospace role
The biennial Taipei Aerospace & Defense Technology Exhibition (TADTE 2025) opened this week, marking the largest event in its history — both in scale and significance. The surge in participation from Taiwan's government, domestic manufacturers, and foreign defense firms underscores the island's rising importance in the global security and supply chain landscape.
Thursday 18 September 2025
Taiwan's Transcom deepens investment in defense and satellite communications

Transcom, a specialist in high-power amplifiers, is making bold strides into the dual frontiers of national defense and space communications. Leveraging its deep expertise in compound semiconductor technologies such as gallium arsenide (GaAs) and gallium nitride (GaN), the company is expanding the application of its amplifier technology to address both pressing geopolitical demands and the rapidly growing low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite market.

Thursday 18 September 2025
Inside TADTE 2025: Taiwan touts 3D-printed drones, HIMARS systems, and a new US defense supply chain
The Taipei Aerospace & Defense Technology Exhibition (TADTE 2025) kicks off this week, with Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense offering a preview on September 17 of new systems designed to strengthen indigenous defense production and deepen Taiwan-US defense collaboration.
Thursday 18 September 2025
SpaceX advances D2D plans with EchoStar spectrum deal

SpaceX is reportedly working with semiconductor manufacturers to develop a custom chip that will enable its upcoming direct-to-device (D2D) satellite communication service, aimed at connecting ordinary smartphones directly to its Starlink satellite network. The service is slated for testing by the end of 2026, marking a major step in the company's ambitious plan to reshape global connectivity.

Thursday 11 September 2025
Taiwan to showcase next-gen defense at TADTE 2025, highlighting UAVs and naval innovations
Taiwan is set to showcase its cutting-edge defense technology next week at the 2025 Taipei Aerospace & Defense Technology Exhibition (TADTE 2025). Following this week's SEMICON semiconductor show (September 10–12), the biennial event (September 18–20) will highlight the island's latest innovations and outline strategic blueprints for the future of defense technology.