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Taiwan launches first domestically-made weather satellite
Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen announced the successful launch of Taiwan’s first domestically-produced weather satellite, the Triton. The satellite, completely "Made in Taiwan," signifies Taiwan’s advancement in the global space industry. President Tsai emphasized the government’s commitment to investing TWD 25.1 billion over the next decade to promote the space industry chain and cultivate talent in space technology. The Triton will enhance typhoon forecasting and facilitate scientific research in atmosphere, ocean, and terrestrial hydrometeorology. Its data collection is expected to revolutionize global meteorological observation and forecasting. President Tsai expressed her aspirations for Taiwanese manufacturing to expand towards space.2023/10/09 21:03