Taiwan has officially announced a strategic plan to develop its own space infrastructure, aiming to achieve independent satellite launch capabilities. The initiative involves the construction of specialized facilities for research, manufacturing, and testing, as well as the establishment of a dedicated domestic spaceport.
The first phase of the project focuses on the Shalu district in Tainan, where a research and assembly complex for rockets is currently being planned. Officials expect this facility to be completed and fully operational by 2030, serving as the primary hub for the island's aerospace development efforts.
The second phase involves the construction of a launch site at the Jiupeng military range in Pingtung County. This spaceport is scheduled to begin operations in 2032. Once both facilities are functional, Taiwan intends to stop relying on international launch providers like SpaceX for its satellite deployment needs.
