The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) invites everyone to Lakbay Kalawakan: An Introduction to Philippine Space Exploration Part 2 on 30 June 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 the history of Philippine satellites. The discussion focused on the space segment of satellite missions. Part 2 will now move the topic to the Earth segment. The presentations will explain how Philippine satellites are operated from the ground. This includes learning about how we communicate to satellites, how images taken with their payloads are received, and how a satellite ground station is operated. Furthermore, the webinar highlights the institutions, infrastructure, and people involved in the everyday operations of these satellites.

Register now at this link. This webinar is free of charge.

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SIICaP aims to promote and enhance understanding of space information infrastructures and their applications through monthly events, such as: webinars, hackathons, workshops, short courses, and resource person support.

SIICaP is a project of PhilSA ISKUELA, or the Inclusive SSTA Know-how, Utilization, Exchange, and Localization Activities. ISKUELA envisions building an inclusive, sustainable, and capable local space science and technology community through knowledge transfer and capacity-building programs.

For inquiries, please contact siicap@philsa.gov.ph.