How Satellites Protect Taiwan From Chinese Attacks | #NowYouKnow

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Taiwan's telecommunications infrastructure has recently become a target in the cross-strait conflict with China. With submarine cables vulnerable to damage, Taiwan is branching into space to ensure the country's communication resilience remains strong. In recent years, satellite providers such as Starlink have helped millions around the world access internet services, and satellites have become an obvious choice for countries interested in strengthening their telecommunications infrastructure. But how many of us really understand these advanced space technologies? We've invited Wu Jong-shinn, aerospace engineer and director of the Taiwan Space Agency, to explain how satellites work and how they benefit society. Wu Jong-shinn draws on his extensive experience in aerospace engineering to explain the relationship between telecommunications and space—and why space matters. You may be wondering: Why are so many countries investing in space technology right now? What does space have to offer the average person? How crucial are satellites to our daily lives? And with so many unsolved problems down here on Earth, is space technology truly worth investing in right now? Wu Jong-shinn answers these questions and more in this episode of "Now You Know." ⭐ More about Wu Jong-shinn: - Director General, Taiwan Space Agency (TASA) - President, Taiwan Space Industry and Development Association (TSIDA) - Senior Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) - Ph.D., Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Michigan - Wu has dedicated his life and career to Taiwan's space development. In "Now You Know: Taiwan's Resilience," experts react to claims from online posts, news headlines and AI-generated predictions about Taiwan's defense strategies, digital security, political standing, and much more. From military preparedness to countering fake news, each episode unpacks a key aspect of Taiwan's resilience amidst much speculation and hearsay. 📣 Like this video? Share it with a friend, and leave a comment to let us know your thoughts! 📣Check out more episodes of "Now You Know: Taiwan's Resilience" here! https://reurl.cc/NYOq4p Chapters: 00:00 Taiwan's Communication Resilience: Satellite Technology 00:36 Claim 1: Ukraine War Stokes Concerns Over Taiwan's Fragile Internet Links 01:58 Space Resources Like Low Earth Orbit Satellites Help Maintain Communication 03:03 Claim 2: Space Development Is Far Removed From Ordinary People 04:30 Claim 3: Why Is Taiwan Building a Satellite Network Without Elon Musk? 05:06 Claim 4: Taiwan's Space Development in Small Satellites Is Impressive 05:59 Game: Shadow From Space 08:08 Claim 5: There's No Economic Justification for Taiwan To Develop Its Own Satellites 09:08 Claim 6: Taiwan Invited to Space Symposium for First Time, China Not in Attendance 10:43 Claim 7: China's Growing Satellite Network Could Be Used in an Invasion of Taiwan 11:48 Credits #satellite #satellites #aerospace #aerospaceengineering #starlink #submarinecable #taiwan #china #taiwanplus #taiwanplusdocs ▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁ 🌏 TaiwanPlus | Taiwan to the World Breaking news and original programs. All things Taiwan at your fingertips. Visit our website » https://www.taiwanplus.com 📱 Connect with TaiwanPlus » Like us on Facebook: https://tw.plus/facebook » Tweet us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/taiwanplusshows » Follow us on Instagram: https://tw.plus/instagram 🇹🇼 About TaiwanPlus TaiwanPlus is the premier international media platform providing English-language news and entertainment from Taiwan, at the heart of the most dynamic and fastest growing region on Earth.