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Taiwan Cup Rocket Competition Finals Held in Xuhai; Pingtung City Hosts Live Broadcast Party

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Taiwan's National Space Organization (TASA) and Pingtung County Government hosted a "Rocket Launch Party" to support the Taiwan Cup Rocket Competition finals.
  • 13 top high school teams competed in the finals held at the Xuhai launch site, with a live broadcast party in Pingtung City.
  • The event aims to promote space science education and showcase Taiwan's technological capabilities, with Pingtung positioning itself as a hub for space technology.

Pingtung City hosted a "Rocket Launch Party" on Saturday, bringing together enthusiastic residents to cheer for young Taiwanese students competing in the finals of the 2026 Taiwan Cup Rocket Competition. The event, a collaboration between the National Space Organization (TASA) and the Pingtung County Government's Education Department, aimed to foster interest in space science education and highlight Taiwan's advanced technological prowess.

Pingtung has vast territory and unique coastal terrain, possessing excellent natural advantages for developing space technology.

— Chou Chun-miPingtung County Magistrate highlighting the region's suitability for space industry development.

The finals saw 13 elite high school teams vying for top honors at the Xuhai Scientific Research Rocket Launch Site in Mudan Township, Pingtung County. These aspiring aerospace engineers showcased their innovative spirit and passion for space exploration. The live broadcast party in Pingtung City provided a crucial link, allowing the public to follow the competition in real-time and offer support to the participants.

Pingtung County Magistrate Chou Chun-mi emphasized the county's strategic advantages for space technology development, citing its vast territory and unique coastal geography. With the national rocket launch site located in Jiupeng Village, Manzhou Township, Pingtung is emerging as a significant base for Taiwan's space endeavors. The county government is actively promoting aerospace science and popularizing scientific knowledge through various activities, including the rocket competition and stargazing events.

With the national rocket launch site located in Jiupeng Village, Manzhou Township, Pingtung has become an important base for Taiwan's space technology development.

— Chou Chun-miDescribing Pingtung's growing role in Taiwan's space sector.

The broadcast party, now in its second year, was organized by Pingtung County Tatung Senior High School with support from other local high schools. Utilizing high-definition, multi-angle camera technology, the event transmitted live footage from the Xuhai launch site, capturing every moment from pre-launch preparations to the rocket's ascent and recovery. Experts and scholars from the aerospace field provided real-time commentary, simplifying complex concepts like competition rules and rocket dynamics for the audience. An accompanying "Space Science Education Experience Zone" featured 15 interactive booths from research institutions and educational centers, creating a vibrant science carnival atmosphere for families.

We will work hand in hand with people across the country and young students to gradually realize the dream of space into a brilliant future!

— Chou Chun-miExpressing aspirations for future space exploration and development.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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