NSPO names its new director-generalPASSION FOR ROCKETS: As head of the NSPO, Gou Chong-sin is to focus on building a rocket launch site. NSPO Director-General Lin Chun-liang (林俊良), who assumed office on Feb. 1, 2018, has said that he plans to return to his research position at National Chung Hsing University next month. Taiwan should be able to launch satellites on its own, instead of relying on foreign rocket suppliers, Gou has said. Gou would make great contributions, with his outstanding research achievements and his understanding of the “ecology” of the NSPO, he added. Before Gou’s appointment, NSPO Deputy Director-General Yu Shiann-jen (余憲政) is to serve as acting head.

Source: Taipei Times January 25, 2021 15:56 UTC