Taiwan’s satellite technology is making significant strides, with its latest observation satellite, ONGLAISAT, capturing high-resolution Earth images. The satellite, a result of Taiwan’s collaboration with Japan, demonstrates advanced optical imaging capabilities despite its compact size. Launched into orbit in December at an altitude of 400 km, ONGLAISAT has taken images with an impressive 2.5-meter resolution, making it one of the most advanced small satellites of its kind.
Cutting-Edge Imaging from a Compact Satellite
Japanese startup ArkEdge Space, which helped build the satellite, described the image quality as comparable to aerial photography. Takayoshi Fukuyo, CEO of ArkEdge, highlighted the achievement, noting that ONGLAISAT has exceeded expectations for a spacecraft no larger than a suitcase. The satellite, co-developed with the University of Tokyo, integrates Taiwan’s space agency’s optical equipment onto a cubesat platform.
Black-and-white images from the satellite, including detailed shots of Seattle’s suburbs and Argentina’s Patagonia, have been released. The clarity and precision of these photos underscore Taiwan’s growing capabilities in satellite imaging.
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A Step Toward Future Space Projects
ONGLAISAT’s mission will conclude in early March, but its success is expected to influence future satellite developments. Taiwan is investing heavily in space technology to strengthen its infrastructure, particularly as geopolitical tensions with China continue to rise. The country is advancing multiple space initiatives, including weather satellites and satellite internet projects in collaboration with Amazon’s Kuiper.
Beyond ONGLAISAT, Taiwan’s space agency is deepening its partnerships with Japanese space companies such as Space One and ispace. These collaborations aim to enhance Taiwan’s presence in the global space industry and improve its satellite-based capabilities for communication, Earth observation, and disaster monitoring.
As Taiwan continues to expand its space initiatives, ONGLAISAT marks a significant milestone in its journey toward becoming a key player in satellite technology.
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