TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The Taiwan Space Agency (TASA) and the Industrial Technology Research Institute lead 21 domestic companies to showcase technologies at Satellite 2026, highlighting Taiwan’s R&D and manufacturing capabilities in low-Earth-orbit satellites.

The four-day expo, running through Thursday in Washington, D.C., features more than 450 exhibitors. The event highlights 5G communications and space-based data centers, with a focus on satellite connectivity, security, and next-generation orbital technologies.

Taiwan’s space sector generates about NT$274.5 billion (US$9.15 billion) annually, mainly from communication equipment and ground systems. TASA said most Taiwanese suppliers offer customized solutions for satellite applications, including communications, disaster response, maritime operations, and defense.

The agency set up a booth titled “Taiwan – Your Trusted Partner.” With growing demand for satellite communication equipment, radio-frequency parts, and ground systems, Taiwan’s strengths in semiconductors and ICT have made it a key supplier in the global market.

The booth features images of Washington, D.C., captured by the Chi Po-lin Satellite, highlighting Taiwan’s expertise in satellite remote sensing, TASA said. The satellite’s imaging sensors and cameras were developed in collaboration with Control Optics.

The Chi Po-lin Satellite is the first in Taiwan’s domestically made Formosat-8 series of optical remote sensing satellites. It was launched in November for Earth observation and homeland security purposes.

The booth also features satellite solutions. Yttek Technology is showcasing small satellite communication payloads and ground transceivers, while Min-Chun Precision has developed a ground station system with automatic tracking for research, weather monitoring, and defense communications.

Win Semiconductors and Transcom are showcasing power amplifiers and radio systems for satellite communications. Ultraband Tech unveiled an AI-enabled platform that can optimize communication links in real time.

Also on display is a model of Rapidtek Technologies’ Black Kite-1 cubesat, launched in November, along with its transmitters, antenna modules, and ground station equipment. The company said it will work with TASA to launch three more cubesats to advance low-Earth-orbit satellite applications.