Taiwan 捷捷 Space Technology Industry Exchange Czech Republic: Taiwan is the primary target for space cooperation

The National Space Organization (TASA) and the Taiwan Space Industry Development Association (TSIDA), invited by the Czech government, formed a Taiwan-Czech space industry exchange group consisting of representatives from seven Taiwanese space industry companies and researchers from Academia Sinica. They visited Prague, Czech Republic on the 17th of this month to exchange ideas with local space organizations. Ondřej Šváb, Director of the Space Activities Department of the Czech Ministry of Transport, emphasized during the exchange that Taiwan is one of the primary targets for the Czech Republic to establish international cooperation in space.

Zhu Chonghui, Deputy Director of the Space Organization, stated that Taiwan and the Czech Republic have many similarities in space development, and the industries of both countries are complementary, allowing for mutual learning. Czech officials have previously visited Taiwan multiple times, establishing a friendly relationship between Taiwan and the Czech Republic. Therefore, this time TASA and TSIDA invited outstanding partners from the Taiwanese space industry to visit the Czech Republic, hoping for a deeper understanding between both sides.

Ondřej Šváb pointed out that the current national space development plan of the Czech Republic is from 2020 to 2025, with this year being the last year of the current plan, marking the beginning of a new phase. In the next plan, the Czech Republic will enhance its space capabilities and increase its visibility in the international space arena. He emphasized that Taiwan, which has a deep friendship with the Czech Republic, is one of the primary targets for establishing international cooperation in space.

The Space Organization mentioned that the Taiwan-Czech space exchange group had a five-day itinerary, which included visits to the Czech Aerospace Research Center (VZLU) and various aerospace-related industries in the Czech Republic, including the Toptec Special Optical and Optoelectronic Systems Research Center, Crytur Optoelectronic Solutions Provider, the Astronomical Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences, HiLASE Laser Research Center, SAB Aerospace Satellite Component Manufacturer, GL Electronic Satellite Harness Manufacturer, BS Sensors Electronic Measurement Instrument Manufacturer, 5M Composite Materials Supplier, TRL Space Satellite Solutions Provider, and Frentech Aerospace Testing Services Provider. This allowed the Taiwanese delegation to gain a comprehensive understanding of the Czech Republic's space research and development capabilities from different perspectives.

The Space Organization also stated that both Taiwan and the Czech Republic are willing to further exchange on Earth observation data and space science research in the future, which is expected to deepen the official friendly relations between the two countries. They also hope to lay the foundation for cooperation between the industries of both sides through industry forums and visits.

The Taiwan-Czech space exchange group was impressed by the Czech Republic's use of the underwater closed cabin Hydronaut to train astronauts Image provided by the Space Center TASA and TSIDA led a delegation from Taiwan's space industry to visit the Czech Republic. Image provided by the Space Center