Space Power: What Is Taiwan Building? Why?

About this episode

The episode discusses Taiwan's advancements in space development and its implications for independence from the PRC.

"Without rockets, nothing is going to happen." In the five years since Taiwan's Space Development Act, that island has started to build-out satellite constellations, a launch site, and has just received its first-ever invitation from NASA to contribute directly to the Artemis lunar program. Deterrence and remaining independent from the PRC is also a driver. Laura Winter speaks with Dr. Wu Jong-Shinn, Director General, Taiwan Space Agency (TASA).

People in this episode

Host: Laura Winter

Guest: Dr. Wu Jong-Shinn

Topics covered

• Taiwan
• Space Development
• Satellite Constellations
• NASA Artemis
• Deterrence
• Space Agency

Keywords

• Taiwan
• space power
• satellite constellations
• NASA
• Artemis program
• deterrence
• space agency

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Taiwan Space Agency, NASA

Places: Taiwan, PRC

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