The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA), in partnership with Geo-Informatics Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA) and United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), will host the ASEAN Space Situational Awareness and Space Traffic Management Seminar-Workshop from 12 to 13 March 2026 at The Peninsula Manila. 

The ever-increasing state of debris in space requires an accurate understanding of debris orbiting the earth, space environment and threats that could result in damage to assets, disruption of critical services and risks to human life both in space and on ground.  This understanding of space is described as Space Situational Awareness (SSA), involving the knowledge, characterization, and practice of tracking objects and their operational environment. 

Recognizing that the challenges of SSA exceed the capacity of any single nation, ASEAN Member States have moved toward collective action. During its 32nd meeting, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations – Subcommittee on Space Technologies and Applications (SCOSA) approved the “ASEAN Space Situational Awareness and Space Traffic Management” project, to be co-implemented by the Philippines and Thailand. 

The project is designed to strengthen regional capabilities through three strategic pillars: 1) capacity building and awareness-raising across sectors, 2) collaborative research and development in areas such as debris tracking and space weather monitoring, and 3) the establishment of regular high-level dialogue and coordination among ASEAN Member States (AMS). 

The upcoming seminar-workshop will serve as one of the platforms for operationalizing these pillars. By bringing together policymakers, technical experts, and international partners, the event aims to foster a coordinated ASEAN response to ensure the long-term sustainability and safety of outer space. 

The SSA/STM Seminar-Workshop is part of the Philippine Chairship of ASEAN in 2026, representing the Philippines’ commitment to playing an active and responsible role in the global effort to keep space secure, sustainable, and accessible for present and future generations. 

Speakers

Gay Jane P. Perez, Ph.D. 
Ad Interim Director General 
Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA)

Aarti Holla-Maini 
Director 
United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA)

Kao Kim Hourn, Ph.D.
Secretary General
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)

Pakorn Apaphant, Ph.D.
Executive Director
Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA)

Erick Lansard
Professor
Nanyang Technology University

Sittiporn Channumsin, Ph.D.
Assistant Director, Space Technology Development Office
Director, Space Technology Research Center
Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development (GISTDA)

Yonekura Hideaki
Deputy Director
National Space Policy Secretariat
Cabinet Office of Japan

Rosanna Margarita Hoffmann
Legal and Programme Officer for Space Law
United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA)
Team Leader for SSA/STM

Chee Shung Kuan
Principal Technologist for Orbital Operations
MEASAT

Vishal Ray
Senior Astrodynamics Engineer
Kayhan Space

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Workshop Topics

Session 1: Overview of the Regional SSA/STM Landscape 

Session 2: Space Situational Awareness: Observation, Tracking, and Data Management 

Session 3: Space Traffic Management: Operational Management, Mitigation, and Safety 

Session 4: Space Weather 

Session 5: SSA/STM Policy 

Session 6: Tabletop Exercise 

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For inquiries and concerns about the seminar-workshop, contact: sicd@philsa.gov.ph