Taiwan SpaceX Suppliers Shifting Some Production To Southeast Asia

SpaceX shot over Taiwan

Both practical business considerations and geopolitical concerns are spurring Taiwanese suppliers of SpaceX to shift some production from Taiwan to Southeast Asia.

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Taiwanese manufacturers in SpaceX’s supply chain are shifting some satellite component production to Southeast Asia, driven by both business and geopolitical considerations, Taiwan-based analysts tell Aviation Week. In early November, Reuters reported that several Taiwanese companies had moved...
Matthew Fulco

Matthew Fulco is Business Editor for Aviation Week, focusing on commercial aerospace and defense.

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