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Monday 1 December 2025

Taiwan puts Formosat-8A in orbit, opening a new chapter in its space ambitions

SpaceX's Transporter-15 rocket carried the satellite, code-named FORMOSAT-8A (FS-8A), at 2:44 a.m. Taipei time on Nov. 29 and was deployed...

Thursday 27 November 2025

Taiwan's FORMOSAT-8A satellite launch delayed again, rescheduled for November 29

Taiwan Space Agency announced a second postponement in the launch of its first domestically produced optical remote sensing satellite, FORMOSAT-8A (FS-8A). The satellite was initially...

Wednesday 26 November 2025

Taiwan to launch first satellite in FORMOSAT-8 constellation aboard SpaceX Falcon 9

Taiwan's first domestically built satellite constellation, FORMOSAT-8, is set to take a major step forward this week. The inaugural satellite in the series, FORMOSAT-8A (FS-8A), is...

Sunday 23 November 2025

Taiwan launches homegrown satellite constellation to replace aging defense comms

After several postponements, Taiwan's first domestically assembled optical remote-sensing satellite of the Formosat-8 program—nicknamed the Zeppelin Satellite (FS-8A)—is...

Tuesday 18 November 2025

Taiwan applies chip-making prowess to satellite manufacturing, eyes global space supply chain

As the global space race intensifies, Taiwan's ambitions in orbit are evolving rapidly. What began as an industry focused primarily on supplying components is now advancing toward...

Thursday 13 November 2025

Research insight: TASA's dual satellite strategy positions Taiwan for global space market entry

As SpaceX's low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites reshape global communications, Taiwan is accelerating its push into the space industry. According to a recent DIGITIMES report...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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),...

Sunday 28 September 2025

Compal, Wistron secure Taiwan Space Agency communications satellite contract

The Taiwan Space Agency's (TASA) procurement project focusing on a communications satellite manufacturing industrialization platform has officially concluded, with a total awarded...

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...

Thursday 28 August 2025

Taiwan Space Agency launches $81m LEO satellite program to boost local industry

Taiwan Space Agency (TASA) has launched a major initiative to industrialize communications satellite manufacturing, aiming to position...

Saturday 23 August 2025

Taiwan's space ambitions grow with new industrial platform for LEO satellites

Facing gaps in full-system integration and in-orbit validation, Taiwan's space agency unveils a hybrid support model to help domestic companies secure a foothold in the low-Earth orbit...

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