[image] Starlink Starlink is a satellite constellation being constructed by SpaceX to provide satellite Internet access. The constellation will consist of thousands of mass-produced small satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO), working in combination with ground transceivers. SpaceX also p…

Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA) announced that by the end of 2024, it expects to complete the establishment of 700 hot spots within Taiwan’s territory that can be used for satellite communication during emergency situations like wartime. [image] MODA targets completion of 700 satellit…

Not sure about the Musk angle, but it’s probably wise not to rely on the US for critical infrastructure, including national defense. From the outside, it looks like one, possibly two generations of Ukrainians are being sacrificed to bleed Russia severely, enough to prevent Russian turn-the-page-and…

[image] bojack: Probably a good idea not to rely on the US, or any US firm subject to US control, for critical infrastructure like internet. Taiwan could definitely leverage its tech and semiconductor manufacturings abilities to create satellites. But it’s likely Taiwan will still need to co…

[image] Andrew0409: Taiwan could definitely leverage its tech and semiconductor manufacturings abilities to create satellites. But it’s likely Taiwan will still need to contract companies like spacex to launch them. That’s a good point. Getting satellites into low earth orbit is definitely …

Taiwan has really good geography for launching satellites, and SpaceX stuff is basically public domain, not really protected by patents and such. Anyone with the resources could almost duplicate SpaceX. My question is why isn’t a space port built in Taiwan?

[image] Taiwan_Luthiers: SpaceX stuff is basically public domain where can we find their public domain designs?

[image] Poundsand: [image] Taiwan_Luthiers: SpaceX stuff is basically public domain where can we find their public domain designs? I suspect it’s the usual half-remembered/poorly worded stuff and he was talking about some combination of the company releasing its images into the public …

I mean certain stuff that’s ITAR regulated can’t just be published in the open, but I’m sure Taiwan is capable of building rockets…

[image] Taiwan_Luthiers: Taiwan has really good geography for launching satellites I don’t get this? How is Taiwan good for rocket launches?

Taiwan has direct access to the pacific ocean, with nobody to complain about dropping stuff on their head. China has no such location, and must often either pay people to evacuate, or just drop stuff on them anyways. You need something like 2000+ miles of clear corridor in order to launch to orbit. …

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