What Happened
President Lai Reaffirms Commitment to Independent Satellite Launches
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has reaffirmed his support for the country’s space industry, with a goal of launching satellites independently. The government has advanced the third phase of the National Space Technology Long-term Development Program, raising its total budget to NT$71 billion and extending it through 2031. The program supports domestic satellite and rocket development, strengthens supply chains, and trains people to expand Taiwan’s space capabilities. This development was reported by Taiwan News.