Wu Jong-shinn (吳宗信)

Director-General, Taiwan Space Agency (TASA)

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Born: 1964, Tainan

Education: University of Michigan, National Taiwan University

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

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Taiwan launches first homegrown sounding rocket in maiden test flight

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As of August 2026: Leading TASA's orbital launch vehicle program

Taiwan launched its first domestically developed sounding rocket on August 22, a step toward building indigenous satellite launch capability. The Maraho rocket climbed 8.1 kilometers in 49 seconds, reached Mach 1.2, and flew 432 seconds before parachuting into the sea.

Updated Aug 23