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'Navigating Tomorrow': PhilSA invites Filipinos to join Philippine Space Week 2026 celebration on Aug. 8-14

Published Jul 19, 2026 03:28 pm
The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) is calling on Filipinos nationwide to take part in programs and activities lined up for the celebration of Philippine Space Week 2026 from Aug. 8 to 14.
The celebration this year will carry the theme “Navigating Tomorrow” and will highlight the country’s progress in satellite development and the use of space data and services. 
The week-long celebration will feature exhibits, lectures, webinars, astronomy nights, stargazing sessions, workshops, and other engaging community activities to promote awareness of, appreciation for, and understanding of the benefits of space for Filipinos. 
Among these is the Philippine Space Week Interactive Exhibit to be held on Aug. 9 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Quantum Skyview, Gateway Mall 2 in Quezon City. 
Another is a lecture on “Strengthening Interagency Collaboration for Use Case Applications: Lessons from CopPhil Toward PhilSA's Co-Development Framework” in partnership with the European Union, which will tackle the ongoing National Copernicus Capacity Support Action Programme in the Philippines (CopPhil) project and promote the use of Earth observation data. 
The public can also join the following competitions throughout the week:
GeoGuhit: Move, Map & Make your mark. – A physical wellness and creative mapping challenge wherein participants will create space-inspired art by walking, running, or cycling through the use of satellite data from Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) and Global Positioning System (GPS)-enabled technologies. 
#YamangKalawakan Poster-Making Contest 2026 – An art-making contest for students aged 6–12 about cultivating life in space, visualizing the theme: “Space Garden: Growing Food in Space.” 
Space Law Essay Writing Contest – A writing contest where law students can discuss emerging issues in space law, answering the question: “As the Philippines prepares for human spaceflight in the future, what domestic legal frameworks should be in place to ensure the welfare of Filipino astronauts?” 
Also, PhilSA invites other national government agencies, local government units, the academe, private organizations, student groups, and community organizations to take part in the celebration by hosting activities that will showcase the value and impact of space science and technology. 
Philippine Space Week is an annual celebration commemorating the enactment of the Philippine Space Act on Aug. 8, 2019, established through Proclamation No. 302, s. 2023. 
Space Week aims to promote public awareness of space science, technology, and applications (SSTA), highlight the contributions of Filipinos to the space sector, and demonstrate how space-enabled innovations contribute to national development and improve the lives of Filipinos.

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