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Friday 12th of August 2022
PhilSA marks 3rd year with month-long capacity-building activities for the public sector and partners
The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) is marking its third anniversary this August with a month-long lineup of capacity-building activities. The celebration, themed Sama-samang Pagbangon Gamit ang Kaalaman Mula Kalawakan, will highlight the crucial role of end-users in harnessing information from space to benefit and empower communities. PhilSA PINAS, or the Integrated Network for Space-Enabled Actions […]
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SIICaP: Lakbay Kalawakan held webinar series on Philippine space exploration
The Space Information Infrastructure Capacity Building and Training Program (SIICaP) concluded its first webinar series “Lakbay Kalawakan: An Introduction to Philippine Space Exploration.” The three-part public virtual event tackled the following topics onsatellite missions and Philippine satellites: Introduction to Philippine Space Science and Technology Overview of Philippine Satellite Operations Amateur Radios in Philippine Satellites Philippine […]
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PhilSA confirms part of Long March 5B found in WPS
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported on 02 August the retrieval of a torn metal sheet from the West Philippine Sea, 100 miles off the coast of Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro. The material, found earlier by fishermen, bears a part of the Chinese flag and a portion of the marking of the Long March 5B (CZ-5B) […]
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Lakbay Kalawakan: An Introduction to Philippine Space Exploration Part III
The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) invites everyone to Lakbay Kalawakan: An Introduction to Philippine Space Exploration Part 3 on 29 July 2022 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM PhST. This webinar is part of the Space Information Infrastructure Capacity Building and Training Program (SIICaP). Part 1 introduced satellite technology and its history in the country. Part […]
LIFT OFF: PhilSA Space Science Camp 2022
19-21 July 2022
LIFT OFF: PhilSA Space Science Camp 2022 Session Topics Inspirational Messages Message from Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio, Education Secretary Message from Senator Francis Tolentino Watch this video on YouTube LIFT OFF: Space Science Camp 2022 AVP Watch the highlights of the first ever PhilSA Space Science Camp: LIFT OFF: PhilSA Space Science […]
Philippine Space Agency
The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) is the central government agency addressing all national issues and activities related to space science & technology and applications. Created under Republic Act No. 11363, or the Philippine Space Act, the PhilSA is an attached agency of the Office of the President for purposes of policy and program coordination, and to ensure alignment in national policies and priorities. Read More...
PhilSA is building upon past and current gains in space R&D investments in the Philippines.
The PHL-Microsat program is the country’s first research and development initiative in small satellite systems for scientific Earth Observation (EO). The program successfully launched two 50kg EO microsatellites: Diwata-1 and Diwata-2; and a 1U nanosatellite, Maya-1, which carried an experimental Store-and-Forward (S&F) payload. The program also established capabilities in payload calibration and validation, ground station operation and infrastructure for EO data processing, archiving and distribution. The program was implemented by the University of the Philippines Diliman and the DOST-Advanced Science and Technology Institute (ASTI) with the support of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), the Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research & Development (PCIEERD) and Hokkaido University and Tohoku University in Japan.
The Space Technology and Applications Mastery, Innovation and Advancement (STAMINA4Space or S4S) Program succeeds the PHL-Microsat program in further advancing knowhow and local capabilities in small satellite upstream and downstream technologies. Through increased localization of satellite mission planning, bus and payload research & development, ground operations, data processing and distribution activities, the S4S program supports endogenous capacity development that enables a local scientific-industrial base in space science, technology and applications. S4S is funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and implemented by the DOST-Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI) and the University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD).
The PEDRO Center operates three (3) multi-mission Ground Receiving Stations in the Philippines located in Metro Manila, Davao, and Iloilo. Currently operated by the DOST-ASTI, the PEDRO Center is one of the space infrastructure components intended to be transitioned to the PhilSA in the near term. The facility serves as the gateway to satellite images and other spaceborne data from Philippine Earth Observation (EO) satellites, as well as those from foreign and commercial data providers.
The Computing and Archiving Research Environment (COARE) houses publicly accessible high performance computing, data archiving and science cloud facilities that support high storage and compute-intensive requirements of local and international collaborative scientific research and development initiatives. The facility enables the vision of multiple data integration, fusion, visualization and analysis thatunderpins a vibrant and productive Philippine scientific enterprise.
The DATOS Project produces outputs for data-driven decision support systems. DATOS provides Filipinos and various agencies with advanced, quick, and understandable earth observation data solutions for disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM), agriculture, environmental monitoring and maritime domain awareness, among other applications. One of its research thrusts is AI4Mapping, which applies Artificial Intelligence techniques on satellite images for automating nationwide mapping initiatives of the country.
The Digital Imaging for Monitoring and Evaluation or Project DIME aims to promote and utilize geospatial technologies and techniques for achieving near real-time visibility into the implementation of government infrastructure projects. A partnership between the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Project DIME leverages current and emerging capabilities in the application of EO satellites, drones and other platforms to complement and enhance current tools for project monitoring, management and evaluation towards ensuring proper and efficient use of government resources. The PhilSA shall continue to promote the benefits of the program through its space data information infrastructure development initiatives.
The SAR with AIS Project focuses on maritime and terrestrial monitoring using the country's acquired share of the NovaSAR-1 satellite. The official online portal of the project, SIYASAT, provides a secure data archive, visualization and distribution system for radar images and AIS data. The project is heavily involved with mapping activities in partnership with various government agencies.
The National Space Development Program (NSDP) was established to help craft the policy framework for space development and utilization and the proposed national space agency. Commissioned and funded by the Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development of the DOST (PCIEERD-DOST), the program conducted studies and stakeholder meetings towards formulating a space R&D, satellite utilization, and data sharing agenda for the country.
The enactment of Republic Act 11363 or the Philippine Space Act established the PhilSA as the central government agency addressing all national issues and activities related to space science & technology and applications.
Dr. Joel Joseph S. Marciano, Jr., was appointed by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte as the first Director General (DG) of the PhilSA. Dr. Marciano is a Professor at the University of the Philippines Electrical and Electronics Engineering Institute where he held the Dado and Maria Banatao Professorial Chair. Prior to the PhilSA, he was the Acting Director of the Department of Science and Technology-Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI).
Dr. Marciano assumed the office of the Director General of PhilSA upon completing his term at the DOST-ASTI.
As part of the mobilization of the Philippine Space Agency, meetings with members of the Philippine Space Council were held. Coordination and consultations with the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), Civil Service Commission (CSC) and other government agencies were also conducted to discuss staffing and budget matters.
Executive staff personnel under the Office of the Director General were hired with approval from the Department of Budget and Management.
The PhilSA organized several webinars to mark the occassion of World Space Week 2020.
Activities included a webinar co-hosted with the DFA on Space Policy and Interantional
Cooperation, a media abriefing on space activities together with the S4S, opportunities
for start-ups and technology enterprises in space with the DOST-PCIEERD, and
participation in events hosted by the Space Generation Advisory Council.
Also created under RA 11363, the Philippine Space Council serves as the principal advisory body for the coordination and integration of policies, programs and resources affecting space S&T applications. During this meeting, immediate plans and programs presented by PhilSA were approved.
The Philippine Space Council serves as the principal advisory body for the coordination and integration of policies, programs and resources affecting space S&T applications. The PhilSA seves as the Secretariat to the PSC. During this meeting, immediate plans and programs presented by PhilSA were approved by the PSC.
During the second meeting, the organizational structure and staffing pattern of PhilSA
as approved by the Department of Budget and Management was likewise affirmed by the PSC.
The evolution of PhilSA manpower requirements in the medium to long term were also
presented and discussed.
Dr. Gay Jane P. Perez was appointed as the first Deputy Director General (DDG) of the PhilSA by the Office of the President. Dr. Perez is a Scientist II and Associate Professor at the Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology of the University of the Philippines Diliman (UP-IESM) and also served as the Program Leader of the STAMINA4Space Program. As PhilSA DDG, Dr. Perez is handling the Space Science and Technology portfolio.
