This strategic collaboration is part of Taiwan’s two-year plan to enhance its digital resilience and ensure seamless communication in challenging scenarios.
As a Luxembourg-based satellite service provider with a remarkable annual revenue exceeding 2 billion euros, SES brings its extensive expertise to the table. The company’s headquarters in Betzdorf, Luxembourg, serves as the central hub for managing a fleet of over 70 geostationary satellites. These satellites, synchronized with the Earth’s rotation, play a pivotal role in broadcasting nearly 8,500 TV and radio channels worldwide, including thousands in high or ultra-high definition.
Through this partnership, SES will help Taiwan establish a medium-earth orbit (MEO) satellite network, complementing the country’s existing satellite infrastructure. Additionally, Taiwan is in discussions with OneWeb, a British company, to explore the possibility of deploying a low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite system, further strengthening its satellite capabilities.
Driven by Taiwan’s Ministry of Digital Affairs, this collaboration seeks to test the effectiveness of non-geostationary satellite infrastructure in ensuring uninterrupted communication during conflicts. Minister Audrey Tang highlights the importance of deploying over 700 LEO satellites across Taiwan, creating a robust chain of command and communication. In situations where LEO satellites might not be readily available, SES’s MEO satellites will seamlessly fill the communication gaps, ensuring continuous connectivity.
As the primary provider of satellite services for this crucial project, SES plays a pivotal role in enhancing Taiwan’s digital readiness.
