The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) is inviting Filipino students to join its advanced space scholarships program. (Photo from Philippine Space Agency) PhilSA said “Advanced Degrees for Accelerating Strategic Space R&D Applications (AD ASTRA)” scholarships are available to Filipino...
Satellite images show that turquoise waters of Manila Bay may suggest pollution. (Photo from Philippine Space Agency) The sudden color change of Manila Bay’s waters from dark blue to turquoise blue in 2020 was caused by increased pollution emanating from Bacoor Bay and Pasig River, the Philippine...
Satellite images of Benguet after the fire in 2020. (Photo from Philippine Space Agency) The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) cited that satellite images, also known as "Earth Observation imagery," play an important role in assessing and identifying damage in the aftermath of natural disasters....
Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) Deputy Director General for Space Science and Technology (DDG-SST) Dr. Gay Jane P. Perez has been named as this year’s Outstanding Young Scientist (OYS) in the field of Satellite Technology (Physics). (Screenshot from PhilSA Facebook page) The National Academy of...
The Philippines and Japan have signed a memorandum of cooperation (MOC) to enhance their partnership in space science and space exploration. Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) logos In a virtual ceremony, Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) Director-General...
Imagine, in two years’ time, the Philippines might have its very own “astronaut” in outer space - how cool is that? 3D renders of the MULA satellite. (Photo courtesy of SSTL2 / Fortunato de la Peña / FB) By 2023, the Philippines hopes to have a new Earth Observation satellite in space as the...
