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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 Taiwan as a key player in the global low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite ecosystem. The newly announced program, with a budget of NT$2.49 billion (approx. US$81 million), is more than just a satellite procurement plan—it's a strategic investment to cultivate full-scale satellite system integration capabilities within Taiwan's domestic tech industry.

Tuesday 26 August 2025
South Korean and US firms sign 11 agreements in shipbuilding, energy, and aviation during Lee’s visit to Washington
South Korean President Lee Jae-Myung's three-day trip to Washington began with a flurry of business deals, as companies from both countries signed 11 agreements and memoranda of understanding (MOUs) to expand cooperation across strategic industries.
Tuesday 26 August 2025
China launches NeoKylin V11, advancing homegrown operating system ambitions
China's domestic operating system sector took a significant step forward Monday with the launch of NeoKylin V11, the latest version of its homegrown OS, during the China Operating System Industry Conference held at the Zhongguancun International Innovation Center in Beijing.
Tuesday 26 August 2025
Taiwan targets US$32 billion satellite industry by 2029 in the global space race
Taiwan's National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) has projected that the island's satellite industry could reach a total output value of NT$1 trillion (US$32 billion) by 2029. But with the sector's current value hovering around NT$300 billion, that target would require a compound annual growth rate of 28.21% — nearly triple the 9% seen in recent years.
Monday 25 August 2025
Tron Future bets on AI-powered defense as Taiwan's space industry evolves

As global geopolitical tensions mount, artificial intelligence (AI) and high-speed communications are rapidly transforming the nature of warfare. The traditional hardware-driven arms race is giving way to a new paradigm—one defined by software-centric systems and integrated multi-domain operations. For Taiwan's ICT sector, this shift opens new strategic opportunities, with firms like Tron Future stepping up to meet growing defense and satellite demands with AI-driven system integration solutions.

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 (LEO) satellite supply chain.
Friday 22 August 2025
As Microsoft doubles down on AI, Azure Space is relegated to the sidelines

As Microsoft intensifies its focus on artificial intelligence, several non-AI-related divisions have faced significant cuts — with the Azure Space satellite initiative reportedly among the latest casualties. While the tech giant confirmed that Azure Space has not been fully discontinued, several of its products have been retired or shifted in scope. The number of employees affected by these changes remains unclear.

Friday 22 August 2025
Urban mining pioneer Lianyou Metals leads in tungsten and cobalt recycling , eyes stronger 2H25
Amid rising geopolitical risks and tightening global supply chains, the strategic value of rare metals has come into sharp focus. Taiwan's Lianyou Metals, leveraging patented smelting technology and a targeted market strategy, has positioned itself at the forefront of "urban mining" in the critical rare metals tungsten and cobalt, strengthening Taiwan's role in the global industrial chain.
Friday 15 August 2025
UMT’s bet on LEO satellites pays off as the segment surpasses 50% of revenue

Despite foreign exchange headwinds and delayed shipments in the second quarter, Universal Microwave Technology (UMT) is doubling down on the fast-growing low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite market. President Dr. Tungyi Wu said the company's LEO revenue grew 40% year-over-year in the first half of 2025, for the first time accounting for more than half of total sales.

Thursday 14 August 2025
TASA expands domestic satellite manufacturing with industry-led development platform
As Taiwan accelerates efforts to localize satellite manufacturing, the Taiwan Space Agency (TASA) recently held a briefing on its new communications satellite manufacturing industrialization platform—an initiative aimed at cultivating domestic capabilities for low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite production and systems integration.
Wednesday 13 August 2025
STSP welcomes three new companies spanning aerospace, PSCs, and water treatment equipment
The National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) Southern Taiwan Science Park (STSP) Bureau has recently approved investment applications from three companies: Yalixin, Mega Sunergy, and Nalco Water.
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), successfully passed the pre-shipment review (PSR) on August 6. This clearance allows the satellite to be transported to the launch site, where it will be launched aboard SpaceX's Transporter-15 mission.
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 developing the island's domestic space capabilities. The procurement project, focused on a communications satellite manufacturing industrialization platform (Project No. TASA-P-1140196), will require winning contractors to design, build, test, launch, and operate a total of four low-Earth orbit (LEO) communications satellites.
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 communications satellite platform in partnership with the private sector. The plan calls for the development of two satellite systems — four satellites in total — and aims to position Taiwan as a player in the growing global space economy.
Friday 8 August 2025
UMT sees July revenue slump but expects recovery as satellite shipments resume
Universal Microwave Technology (UMT), a Taiwanese manufacturer of high-frequency communication components, reported a significant year-over-year decline in revenue for July 2025, but the company maintains that underlying business momentum remains stable as structural and seasonal factors ease.
Friday 8 August 2025
Ventec rides the aerospace and EV wave with advanced CCL materials
Despite persistent global headwinds — from slowing economic growth to fluctuating tariff policies — niche copper-clad laminate (CCL) manufacturer Ventec International Group reported solid gains in the second quarter of 2025, buoyed by a rebound in orders from high-growth sectors including automotive electronics, aerospace, renewable energy, and medical devices.
Thursday 7 August 2025
Beyond commodities: aerospace charts a new course for Taiwan's manufacturing sector
As price-cutting pressures weigh heavily on the consumer electronics supply chain, some Taiwanese manufacturers are finding a lifeline in the high-barrier world of aerospace and defense. Among them, JPP Holding, led by Chairman Kuo-Sung Chung, is taking bold steps to reshape its future by deepening its footprint in the aerospace sector.
Wednesday 6 August 2025
Taiwan's JPP expands aerospace reach with acquisition of France's Segnere

Taiwanese precision manufacturer JPP Holding is deepening its aerospace ambitions with the acquisition of France's Segnere, a key supplier to Airbus and Dassault Aviation. The deal, completed through its European subsidiary, gives JPP full ownership of Segnere and solidifies the group's presence in the French aerospace supply chain — including new access to defense-sector contracts.

Tuesday 5 August 2025
Japan unveils next-gen defense plan centered on space and hypersonic threats

In response to rapid advancements in military technology and an increasingly uncertain global security environment, Japan's Ministry of Defense released two key documents on July 28, 2025: its next-generation information and communications strategy and the Space Domain Defense Guidelines. These initiatives lay out a sweeping vision for cross-branch military modernization centered on next-gen satellite communications and resilient space-based infrastructure.

Tuesday 5 August 2025
Korea bets on private sector to fuel its SpaceX dreams
In a milestone move signaling the transition of South Korea's space ambitions from government-led development to commercial enterprise, the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) has officially signed a technology transfer agreement with Hanwha Aerospace, granting the company rights to manufacture and launch the nation's first domestically developed space launch vehicle, the KSLV-II Nuri rocket.
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 CubeSat, Nightjar, developed under contract with Taiwan's National Space Organization (TASA), has successfully established two-way communications with ground stations, marking a significant advancement in technical readiness and private-sector capability.
Monday 4 August 2025
Ventec to launch Thailand factory in 2026 to serve US, Asia auto and aerospace markets
Ventec International Group, a specialty manufacturer of copper-clad laminates (CCLs), has commenced construction of a new manufacturing facility in Thailand as part of its broader global expansion efforts. The initial phase of the plant is expected to begin operations in early 2026, with full-scale production lines planned for activation in the second quarter.
Friday 1 August 2025
UMT posts record revenue as low-Earth orbit satellite demand soars

Riding a wave of surging demand for low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications, Universal Microwave Technology (UMT) posted record revenue in the first half of 2025, showcasing robust growth momentum. The company's consolidated revenue reached NT$1.13 billion (approx. US$37.7 million), marking a historic high for the period. Notably, LEO satellite products accounted for 52.7% of total revenue, underscoring the segment's emergence as the key growth driver.

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, Black Kite-1, and TORO-1—will share the ride, developed under TASA's "Startup Star Catcher" initiative to foster local space hardware capabilities.
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 Hsuhai Village in Pingtung County. The facility strengthens the island's space infrastructure and signals progress toward achieving independent launch capabilities.