# Space Power: What Is Taiwan Building? Why?

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Podcast: [The DownLink Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-downlink-podcast-5457589)
Published: 2026-06-05T18:37:00+00:00
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"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).

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