The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) and the National Commission on Space Activities (CONAE) of the Argentine Republic signed an agreement on Tuesday, April 25, on the peaceful use of outer space in celebration of the 75th year of diplomatic ties between the two countries.
"PhilSA Director General Dr. Joel Joseph S. Marciano, Jr. and Mr. Claudio Javier Rozencwaig, Undersecretary for Foreign Policy from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Worship of the Argentine Republic." (Photo: PhilSA)
The signed memorandum covers the following cooperation: "Earth observation from space; use of satellite information for studies on the environment, natural resources, and emergency management; satellite systems development and their applications; ground infrastructure for space systems and their applications; space education and training; and space industry promotion."
The creation of space projects, exchange of space-based information, mutual sharing of support for satellite missions, and exchange of scientists and technical personnel are also among the lined-up activities to be carried out under the partnership.
"PhilSA officials and Argentine delegates at the PEDRO ground station in DOST-ASTI 24 April 2023." (Photo: PhilSA)
PhilSA said that the ceremony was a part of the 5th Philippines-Argentina Bilateral Consultation Mechanism held at the Diamond Hotel, Manila.
"Our cooperation agreement with Argentina marks another milestone in our efforts to expand and deepen our ties with other space-capable nations. Through the partnership with CONAE we open a new and exciting frontier in our countries' long and rich relations and additional opportunities for growing our local space ecosystems," said PhilSA Director General Joel Joseph S. Marciano, Jr.
The signing was witnessed by Claudio Javier Rozencwaig, undersecretary for foreign policy from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Worship of the Argentine Republic.
In addition, PhilSA also has existing collaborations with the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, and the United Arab Emirates Space Agency.
"PhilSA also signed on to the Space for Climate Observatory, a global initiative to promote and facilitate the use of space technology for climate action led by the Centre National D'Etudes Spatiales (CNES), the national space agency of France," the agency said.