Taiwanese rocket startup TiSpace plans a suborbital launch in Japan by early next year, making it the first foreign firm to launch a rocket there.

Taiwanese rocket startup TiSpace plans a suborbital launch in Japan by early next year, aiming to become the first foreign firm to launch a rocket there. This could aid Tokyo's ambitions to become a space hub in Asia. However, TiSpace's previous attempts have faced regulatory hurdles and delays, raising questions about Japan's approach to embracing foreign businesses in its space industry growth plans.