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Tuesday 12 August 2025
First Formosat-8 satellite passes pre-shipment review, set to launch from the US
The Taiwan Space Agency (TASA) announced that the first satellite in its self-developed Formosat-8 optical remote sensing satellite constellation project, the Formosat-8A (FS-8A),...
Monday 11 August 2025
Taiwan's satellite procurement plan to build four communications satellites
Taiwan Space Agency (TASA) has officially announced a large-scale procurement project to industrialize the manufacturing of communications satellites, marking a major step toward...
Sunday 10 August 2025
Satellite insurance raises cost for Taiwan's satellite push
Taiwan Space Agency (TASA) is taking a bold step toward industrializing its satellite manufacturing sector, announcing a NT$24.9 billion (US$833 million) initiative to develop a commercial...
Tuesday 5 August 2025
Taiwan's Rapidtek achieves major satellite milestone with successful "Nightjar" mission
Rapidtek, a Taiwanese company specializing in communications modules and antennas, announced a major milestone in the nation's growing space sector. The company's 3U communications...
Thursday 31 July 2025
Taiwan's first optical remote sensing satellite to launch alongside three homegrown CubeSats
In October 2025, Taiwan Space Agency (TASA) will launch Formosat-8A, the nation's first domestically developed optical remote sensing satellite. Three homegrown 8U CubeSats—Bellbird-1,...
Tuesday 29 July 2025
Taiwan's rocket dreams take flight: new facility breaks ground on space sovereignty
Taiwan marked a key milestone in its space development ambitions on July 27, 2025, with the official opening of a new rocket assembly plant and refurbished launch control center in...
Tuesday 24 June 2025
Syscom celebrates 50th anniversary; Chunghwa Telecom to continue satellite collaboration
The Syscom Group held a celebration banquet on June 20, 2025, for its 50th anniversary, attended by key partners including digital affairs minister Yen-Nun Huang, representatives...
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...
Friday 16 May 2025
Taiwan to launch critical surveillance satellite in October
Taiwan's first Formosat-8 remote sensing satellite will ship to the US in August for an October launch aboard SpaceX's Falcon rocket, marking a significant advancement in the island's...
Thursday 16 January 2025
Taiwan's Cubesat achieves orbit as B5G satellite project faces delays
The Taiwan Space Agency (TASA) achieved a milestone on January 15, 2025, when its self-developed CubeSat, PARUS-T1, successfully entered a 515-kilometer low-Earth orbit (LEO) aboard...
Friday 6 December 2024
Taiwan ramps up satellite launches and expands domestic space supply chain
Taiwan's self-developed Triton satellite entered orbit on October 9, 2023, launched aboard Arianespace's VEGA rocket from French Guiana. Despite logistical and health challenges posed...
Thursday 5 December 2024
BAE Systems expands space presence in Asia-Pacific with Taiwan partnership
BAE Systems is advancing its position in the commercial space sector through a series of strategic partnerships in Asia-Pacific, marking a significant shift from its traditional defense...
Tuesday 3 December 2024
TASTI Expo 2024: CubeSat, SAR, drone-satellite synergy
Nearly 60 space companies are showcasing their latest innovations at TASTI Expo 2024, demonstrating Taiwan's growing aerospace capabilities. The Taiwan Space Agency (TASA) leads the...
Tuesday 4 June 2024
What's delaying Taiwan's LEO communication satellite program?
Taiwan's effort to build its own low Earth orbit (LEO) communication satellites has turned out to be harder than expected, as the country's electronics industry has long been geared...
Tuesday 14 May 2024
Are Taiwan's own LEO satellite programs combat-ready?
Taiwan's recent efforts to build its own "Starlink" have received growing attention as satellite communication has proven itself inalienable to wartime resilience, but to what degree...