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Goals

¢Ã Objective of Establishment

Contribute to the Sound Development of the National Economy and Improvement of Public Life by Venturing into the Realm of Aerospace Science & Technology and Leading and Spreading Technology


¢Ã Mission & Function

¢Æ Conduct Research & Development and Utilization of the Integrated System and Core Technologies for Aircraft, Satellite and Space Launch Vehicle

   Develop Cutting-Edge Aircraft / Test and Evaluate Aircraft / Support the National Project to Develop Aircraft
   Conduct R&D and Launch Satellite and Develop Satellite Utilization Technology
   Develop and Launch the Space Launch Vehicle System and Operate Space Center

¢Æ Develop Technology to Ensure Aerospace Safety and Quality
    Function as the Government¡¯s Quality Certification Agency for Aerospace Products
    Conduct Cross-Certification with Other Countries
 
¢Æ Help Develop Policy for National Aerospace Development
    Distribute and Propagate Technological Information on Aerospace Science

¢Æ Collaborate with Industry and Academy in the Use of Testing and Evaluation Facilities 
    Transfer Technologies Obtained from R&D Activities
    Support Commercialization of Technologies
    Involve in Technology Sharing
    Carry Out Education & Training
 

¢Ã Importance of Aerospace R&D Activities

¢Æ Characteristics of the Technology-Intensive Industry
¢Æ Requires Large-Scale Investment
¢Æ Public Goods - Necessity for Government-Driven R&D