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...
The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) has partnered with the United Nations Office of Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) in a bid to boost the country’s emergency response and disaster preparedness. (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) In a virtual ceremony on Friday, June 4, PhilSA Director General Joel Joseph...
The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) is looking into the use of satellites to further improve the country’s internet connectivity as the Philippines embraces the changing landscape of the economy amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) In an public...
The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) on June 1 announced that it will sign an agreement with the United Nations Office of Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) to strengthen their shared commitment to the peaceful uses of outer space. Philippine Space Agency PhilSA said the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)...
The Philippines will seek to strengthen its ties with its “newly found old friend” Russia by exploring opportunities in the areas of vaccine, defense, space and energy cooperation as the two countries celebrate the 45th year of the establishment of diplomatic relations. President Rodrigo...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has announced that a tripartite agreement is being eyed to be signed between the Philippines and Canada to strengthen partnership on space science and technology applications. (PIXABY) DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la Peña said officials...
A large segment of a Chinese rocket re-entered the Earth's atmosphere and disintegrated over the Indian Ocean on Sunday, China's space agency said, following fevered speculation over where the 18-tonne object would come down. Officials in Beijing had said there was little risk from the freefalling...
Art matter: GAS The interior of Gravity Art Space featuring its inauguralexhibit ‘ALCOHOL’ Why does art matter? In distressing times, we see more value in art. It is escapist, but also restorative, evolutionary as it is revolutionary. As John Tusa once wrote, “The arts matter, because they...
NBA superstar LeBron James continues his philanthropy and advocacy through his new film "Space Jam: A New Legacy." The Los Angeles Lakers icon, who runs the LeBron James Family Foundation, has launched the "Space Jam" versions of his signature I Promise wristbands with four different designs. Four...
Previously unknown species of microbes have been discovered in various areas on the International Space Station (ISS) through advanced genetic testing. Three out of the four species are novel microbes that have never been found before. Since the newly-discovered bacteria can exist in...
LeBron James in Tune Squad uniform (Screenshot from Warner Bros. Pictures' Youtube channel) The new "Space Jam" film featuring NBA superstar LeBron James has dropped its latest trailer Sunday, April 4. The first full trailer, posted on different social media channels, showed James' newfound talent...
Photos from Space Jam: A New Legacy social media accounts As the waiting game nears its end, Warner Bros. released a new set of posters for the sports-animated film "Space Jam: A New Legacy" starred by no less than NBA superstar LeBron James. In a recent post through its official social media...
