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Taiwan plans to launch its first six LEO satellites in 2027 to ensure communication resilience amid rising China threats.
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.
With no low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites currently, Taiwan needs 150 to ensure communication resilience if subsea cables are damaged or cut.
The country plans to launch its first six LEO satellites in 2027 under its Beyond 5G programme.
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.
Officials stress the need to develop domestic space capabilities, including rockets and launch infrastructure, to reduce reliance on foreign providers during potential conflicts.
Taiwán planea lanzar sus primeros seis satélites LEO en 2027 para garantizar la resiliencia de las comunicaciones en medio de las crecientes amenazas de China.