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flag Taiwan plans to launch its first six LEO satellites in 2027 to ensure communication resilience amid rising China threats.

flag Taiwan's space chief, Wu Jong-shinn, warns the island is running out of time to build its own satellite communications system amid rising threats from China. flag With no low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites currently, Taiwan needs 150 to ensure communication resilience if subsea cables are damaged or cut. flag The country plans to launch its first six LEO satellites in 2027 under its Beyond 5G programme. flag In the meantime, Taiwan is securing backup telecoms through deals with global satellite firms like Eutelsat, SES, Astranis, Amazon’s Kuiper, and Canada’s Telesat. flag Officials stress the need to develop domestic space capabilities, including rockets and launch infrastructure, to reduce reliance on foreign providers during potential conflicts.

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