The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) and the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to apply space technology in improving irrigation systems and water resource management across the Philippines.  The agreement, signed by PhilSA Ad Interim Director General Gay Jane P. Perez and NIA Administrator Eduardo Eddie G. Guillen, sets the […]

The lights sighted over parts of the Philippines on the evening of 11 April 2026, at around 7:40PM PhST, are highly likely due to the passage of the Jielong-3 rocket launched by the People’s Republic of China from the South China Sea at approximately 7:32 PM PhST.  The phenomenon is commonly called a “space jellyfish”, […]

As space becomes more congested, understanding what is happening in orbit and sharing that knowledge is critical to avoiding collisions and protecting satellites and their space-based services that people rely on every day. The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA), in partnership with the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) and Thailand’s Geo-Informatics and Space […]

The Philippine Space Agency invites everyone to join the Analog Habitat Waypoint, an immersive learning platform on analog missions and their role in human spaceflight preparation.   In partnership with the Batangas State University – The National Engineering University (BatStateU – TNEU), the Analog Habitat Waypoint will run from April to September 2026. This program begins with a six-part online lecture series exploring the science, engineering, operations, and human factors behind analog […]

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) signed a release agreement with the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) for the global release of “Si Tala at ang Kanyang Lakbay Kalawakan! (Tala’s Journey Through Space)”, a children’s activity book introducing young readers to the peaceful and responsible use of outer space.  The signing, held on March 13 during the ASEAN Space Situational Awareness (SSA) […]

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) and the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 13 March 2026, affirming their commitment to advancing international cooperation for the peaceful and sustainable use of outer space. The signing took place during the ASEAN Space Situational Awareness (SSA) and Space Traffic Management (STM) Workshop, […]

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) and the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) met with the Philippines’ Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on 11 March 2026 to discuss strengthening international cooperation in the peaceful, sustainable, and inclusive use of outer space.  The PhilSA delegation, headed by Ad Interim Director General Gay Jane Perez, Ph.D. discussed […]

Session 1 (12 March 2026) : Overview of the Regional SSA/STM Landscape Philippine position as delivered by PhilSA Deputy Director General Marc Caesar R. Talampas, Ph.D. As a nation with limited space assets but with aspirations to expand them, acquiring Space Situational Awareness (SSA) capabilities is integral for the Philippines, alongside developing more satellites and […]

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) confirms the launch of the Long March 8A rocket from the People’s Republic of China. Expected debris from the rocket launch was projected to have fallen within the identified drop zones: approximately 162 NM away from El Nido, Palawan, 185 NM away from Puerto Princesa, Palawan, and 101 NM away […]