Source: China – South China Morning PostTaiwan is poised to launch its first locally made observation constellation satellite in the US later this year, signalling a major boost for its lagging space programme.
The move marks a critical step for the island in a global space race increasingly dominated by powers such mainland China, which is making rapid advances.
The launch of the Chi Po-lin Satellite – named after the late Taiwanese documentary filmmaker famed for his aerial imagery – represents Taiwan’s pivot from manufacturing…Read More