How She Became Taiwan’s Space Agency Deputy Director - In Her Shoes Ep14

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FORMOSAT-7 was Taiwan’s first satellite launch dedicated to improving the accuracy of the Central Weather Administration’s forecasting. Chu Chung-hui, the mission commander, is now the deputy head of Taiwan’s space agency. Discover her inspiring story in this episode of “In Her Shoes.” Former President Tsai Ing-wen praised FORMOSAT-7 as a groundbreaking achievement for Taiwan’s space engineers. Chu Chung-hui, the mission commander, was responsible for coordinating and executing this international project. As the first Taiwanese woman sent to the U.S. for satellite engineering training, she shares her experiences of transitioning into satellite engineering and how she adapted to this challenging field. Now serving as the deputy head of the Taiwan Space Agency, Chu Chung-hui has achieved numerous significant milestones in her career and life. From her work on the FORMOSAT-1 project to leading the successful FORMOSAT-7 mission, she has earned respect in a male-dominated industry. During her tenure at the agency, she also balanced her professional achievements with personal milestones, including marriage and raising a family. Discover more about the background and life of this tenacious and trailblazing individual in this episode of “In Her Shoes.” “In Her Shoes” introduces leading women in Taiwanese society, spanning fields such as fashion, art, business, sports and much more. Explore the lives of these extraordinary women, learn what drives them, and see how they have overcome personal challenges to excel in their careers and reach the pinnacle of their professions.

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