Apple's iPhone supplier Foxconn goes to outer space with new satellites

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Apple’s iPhone supplier Foxconn goes to outer space with new satellites

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November 13, 2023

Foxconn, the major iPhone producer, launched two LEO satellites via SpaceX, signaling its entry into the space sector.
The satellites, developed with Taiwan’s National Central University, are small, weighing 9 kilograms each and equipped for Earth orbit at 520 kilometers altitude.
The move is part of Foxconn’s diversification strategy under Chairman Young Liu, exploring sectors like electric vehicles, digital health, robotics, AI, semiconductors, and now, space technology.
Foxconn aims to demonstrate satellite technology for corporate and government clients, capitalizing on the growing demand for space-based communications.
Despite challenges in its established businesses, Foxconn’s background in electronics positions it well for space-related ventures, aligning with Taiwan’s ambitions in satellite technology.