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COMMUNITY-UPDATES
June 17, 2026

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) invites everyone to join the “GeoGuhit: Move, Map & Make your mark.” competition in celebration of Philippine Space Week 2026.   By using Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) and Global Positioning System (GPS)-enabled technologies, create space-inspired art by walking, running, or cycling. Entries must be related to the Philippine Space Week 2026 theme, […]

COMMUNITY-UPDATES, PINAS
June 10, 2026

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) conducted a three-day capacity-building program for the Province of Marinduque from 02 to 04 June 2026, equipping local officials with skills to harness satellite data for planning and disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM).  Personnel from provincial and municipal planning development and DRRM offices participated in the training, which covered the fundamentals of Geographic Information System (GIS) and remote sensing (RS) […]

COMMUNITY-UPDATES
June 5, 2026

The lights sighted over parts of the Philippines on the evening of 04 June 2026 at around 8:00 PM PhST are highly likely due to the passage of the Long March 6A (Chang Zheng 6A) rocket launched by the People’s Republic of China from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center at approximately 7:39 PM PhST.    The phenomenon is commonly called […]

COMMUNITY-UPDATES
May 21, 2026

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) and the University of the Philippines Diliman – College of Engineering (UPD-COE), through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), have formalized a partnership to establish a Student Internship Program (SIP) between the two institutions.  This collaboration aims to provide UPD-COE students with practical experience in space science, engineering, and related fields. […]

COMMUNITY-UPDATES
March 17, 2026

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 […]

COMMUNITY-UPDATES
March 17, 2026

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) […]

COMMUNITY-UPDATES
March 16, 2026

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, […]

COMMUNITY-UPDATES
March 13, 2026

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 […]

COMMUNITY-UPDATES, PRESS-RELEASES
February 27, 2026

Dr. Gay Jane P. Perez took her oath of office as Ad Interim Director General of the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA), administered by Executive Secretary Ralph G. Recto at Malacañang Palace. The Director General of PhilSA holds the rank of a Cabinet Secretary and serves as the Presidential Adviser on Space Matters.  Dr. Perez will further advance the Philippines’ Yamang Kalawakan, underscoring the […]