US Senate committee approves bill on Taiwan space cooperationBy Hollie Younger / Staff writerA bill aimed at enhancing space cooperation between Taiwan and the US yesterday cleared the committee stage in the US Senate, with senators saying it would help counter threats from Beijing. The Taiwan and American Space Assistance (TASA) Act would now head to the Senate floor after being passed by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation. The act allows for extended cooperation between the Taiwan Space Agency and both NASA and the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Photo courtesy of the Taiwan Space AgencyThe act would also allow NASA and NOAA to exchange personnel with the Taiwan Space Agency to bolster Taiwan’s space capabilities. This legislation will enable NASA and NOAA cooperation with Taiwan’s Space Agency, strengthening our joint ability to tackle shared challenges in space,” Bennet said.

Source: Taipei Times March 05, 2026 14:50 UTC