To develop surveillance and defense systems that could be deployed in the Taiwan Strait, the Taiwanese government is working with dozens of international space‑technology startups while nurturing local firms. Supported by the Ministry of Economic Affairs’ Small and Medium Enterprise and Startup Administration (SMESA) and managed by the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), a program called Taiwan Accelerator Plus (TAcc+) has supported 42 startups focused on space‑defense technologies since it launched its International SpaceTech Startup Supporting Program in 2023.  These startups develop satellites, rocket engines and geospatial equipment and partner with Taiwan’s traditional Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) companies for manufacturing. The Taiwanese government also provided financial support to some...

The GIST: Experiencing curling withdrawals? Same. Luckily, the Milano Cortina Paralympics officially begin with today’s 2 p.m. ET Opening Ceremony, marking the 50-year anniversary of the Paralympic Games. Here are three storylines to watch as it all begins in Italy.🛑 Several nations boycotting today’s Opening Ceremony: Russian and Belarusian Paralympians will compete under their own flag for the first time since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine following a February decision by the International Paralympic Committee. That prompted multiple countries to skip today’s festivities, though all will still participate in the athletic competitions.🥌 Who stole the stones?: The curling drama continues — two 42-pound granite stones...

To develop surveillance and defense systems that could be deployed in the Taiwan Strait, the Taiwanese government is working with dozens of international...

The GIST: Experiencing curling withdrawals? Same. Luckily, the Milano Cortina Paralympics officially begin with today’s 2 p.m. ET Opening Ceremony, marking the 50-year...