Foxconn said on Sunday that its second-generation low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites were launched via a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from California, marking the electronics manufacturer’s latest push into space technology. The company’s PEARL-1A and PEARL-1B satellites entered their intended orbits and will conduct on-orbit missions for five years. According to Foxconn, the two satellites are primarily designed to verify payload technologies in the fields of communication and space science.
The company detailed that the core of Pearl's five-year mission is to accumulate on-orbit experience and optimize the design and system integration capabilities of next-generation satellites.
The deployment of second-generation Pearl LEO will accelerate the development of applications such as mobile communications, industrial Internet of Things (IoT), backup systems for support scenarios, and more.
According to Senior analyst Weng Wei-jie, this launch symbolizes the maturation of Taiwan's satellite communication technology and, leveraging past manufacturing experience, further expands the LEO satellite hardware market.
Foxconn has indicated that it will adjust its investment pace according to market demand and technological maturity, focusing on its strengths in manufacturing and system integration moving forward. The company will prioritize system integration, testing and verification, and high-value-added services, strengthening its space deployment and technical support to gradually enhance its service capabilities for global satellite operators and partners.
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