Disruptive innovation can transition companies from fiercely competitive 'red ocean' markets to 'blue oceans' of new opportunities. Ultimately, the goal is to reach the 'black ocean'—the vast, untapped potential of space, transcending Earth's markets to exploit the limitless possibilities of the cosmos.
SpaceX received the go-ahead from US air safety regulators to launch its massive Starship rocket on a fourth major test flight, as the Elon Musk-led company works to make the vehicle operational and ready for regular trips to space.
Taiwan's effort to build its own low Earth orbit (LEO) communication satellites has turned out to be harder than expected, as the country's electronics industry has long been geared toward making satellite ground equipment. Since 2019, the Taiwan Space Agency (TASA) has entered the third phase of the National Space Technology Long-Term Development program which is expected to last a decade. Alongside fostering the domestic design and production capability of six high-resolution optical remote sensing satellites, a key part of the program is to develop Taiwan's industrial capability to build Beyond 5G (B5G) communication satellites akin to Starlink.
According to PwC's 2024 AI Jobs Barometer, AI job growth has outpaced the overall job market by a factor of 3.5 since 2012. An analysis of 2023 salary data and job requirements from the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and Singapore indicates that non-AI technical roles with additional AI skills command an average salary increase of 25%.
Elon Musk inaugurated SpaceX's Starlink internet services in Indonesia on Sunday as the world's largest archipelago seeks to boost connectivity to its most remote areas.
A space industry veteran is spearheading Taiwan's homegrown rocket and satellite ambitions, navigating a complex web of geopolitics and technical challenges.
Taiwan's entry into space exploration reached a historic milestone with the successful deployment of Triton, its first domestically developed meteorological satellite, in 2023. This achievement signifies Taiwan's technological prowess and paves the way for groundbreaking advancements in meteorological forecasting capabilities.
In a landmark move shaking the satellite communications market, SES, the Luxembourg medium-Earth orbit (MEO) satellite operator, and Intelsat, the Geosynchronous Orbit (GSO) satellite operator, have announced their merger. SES is set to acquire Intelsat in a staggering US$3.1 billion deal, marking the third major consolidation in the satellite industry following Viasat's acquisition of UK-based Inmarsat Group Holdings and Eutelsat's merger with OneWeb.
In a recent move aimed at bolstering national security measures, the US Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has added 37 People's Republic of China (PRC) entities to the Entity List under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). What is noteworthy is that quantum technology is specifically mentioned for 22 newly added to the Entity List.
Ubiqconn Technology is strategically positioning itself to capitalize on the burgeoning prospects of Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite development in Southeast Asia. The company underscores the region's plethora of islands, sparse rural population density, and rapid economic progress as key factors fueling the immense potential for LEO satellite ventures.
As the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite industry gains traction, Taiwanese suppliers are positioned for success, buoyed by the continued launches from SpaceX and the entry of Amazon's Project Kuiper. With Universal Microwave Technology (UMT) eyeing a potential revenue surge and FIC Global's subsidiary, Ubiqconn, expressing optimism, Taiwan's satellite component manufacturers are poised to capitalize on this burgeoning sector.
China's relentless push into space technology is setting the stage for a high-stakes competition with the United States. As the space race heats up, China's rapid advancements in low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite technology are increasingly putting pressure on America's long-held supremacy.
In the wake of SpaceX's groundbreaking success with Starlink, China is gearing up to launch its own rendition of the satellite constellation, leveraging its formidable aerospace prowess and technological might.
AI took center stage at the 2nd Hong Kong International Innovation and Technology Expo (InnoEX) and the 20th Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition), as AI technologies and applications continue to generate buzz and attention in the tech world.
When a powerful earthquake struck Hualien in eastern Taiwan on April 3, the island nation turned to an unconventional ally: low-Earth orbit(LEO) satellites.
The Pentagon revealed that its contract to deploy Elon Musk's Starlink terminals in Ukraine is worth $23 million, finally putting a dollar figure on a deal that has embroiled one of the world's richest men in the Russia conflict — sometimes to his own chagrin.
In response to a surging demand for low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite services, satellite operators traditionally focused on geosynchronous orbit (GSO) or medium-Earth orbit (MEO) satellites are making a strategic shift towards the burgeoning LEO business landscape. No longer confined to singular investments in proprietary satellite constellations, operators are now forging collaborative alliances and embracing business integration to capitalize on the multi-orbit integration trend sweeping the satellite industry.
Zhuhai Aerospace Microchips Science & Technology Co. (Aero-Chips), formerly known as Zhuhai Orbita Aerospace Science & Technology Co., is deploying its AI chips into space. Founded in 2000, and became listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE) ChiNext ten years later, the company launched and operated China's first commercial remote-sensing micro-satellites since 2017.
In the aftermath of Satellite 2024, Taiwan emerges as a formidable contender in the satellite market, with its highest-ever representation at the prestigious event.