Astranis To Provide MicroGEO Connectivity To Taiwan In 2026

Taipei is worried China would cut its submarine telecommunications cable connections to the outside world Credit: Astranis

Taipei is worried that China would cut its submarine telecommunications cable connections to the outside world.

Credit: Astranis
Astranis has signed a “strategic agreement” with Chunghwa Telecom to provide connectivity from its microGEO communications satellite to Taiwan starting in 2026. China has threatened to cut Taiwan off from communications with the outside world. A dedicated geostationary (GEO) communication satellite...
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Based in the Seattle area, Garrett covers the space sector and advanced technologies that are shaping the future of aerospace and defense, including space startups, advanced air mobility and artificial intelligence.

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