The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) and the Polish Space Agency (POLSA) have signed an agreement for cooperation on the peaceful uses of outer space at the Sheraton Manila Hotel, Pasay on 05 December 2024.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between PhilSA and POLSA covers the following areas of cooperation: Earth Observation (EO) and remote sensing; space science and exploration of outer space; promotion of space industry; promotion of space education through various academic activities for areas focusing on space science technology applications (SSTA); and other areas of cooperation that may be mutually decided upon by both Agencies.
PhilSA Director General Joel Joseph S. Marciano, Jr. and POLSA Vice President Dr. Michał Wierciński signed the agreement, witnessed by PhilSA Deputy Director General for Space Science and Technology Dr. Gay Jane Perez and Poland Embassy in the Philippines Charge d’Affaires Ms. Anna-Krzak-Danel respectively. The signing ceremony was also joined by representatives from the Embassy of Poland to the Philippines, and the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).
“PhilSA is especially grateful for this opportunity to collaborate with Poland as we are confident that together we can push these boundaries of knowledge and innovation. This cooperation is not just a means to an end, it is a vital tool that enable us to achieve shared goals,” DG Marciano said.
(L-R) PhilSA Space International Cooperation Division (SICD) Chief Kritzman Caballero, PhilSA SICD Supervising Science Research Specialist Mary Angelie Sto. Domingo, DFA Office of European Affairs (DFA-OEA) Assistant Director Elaine Mae Laruan-Hernandez, DFA-OEA Director Jose Garcia III, PhilSA Deputy Director General for Space Science and Technology Dr. Gay Jane Perez, PhilSA Director General Joel Joseph S. Marciano, Jr., POLSA Vice President Dr. Michał Wierciński, Charge d’Affaires of Poland Embassy in the Philippines Ms. Anna-Krzak-Danel, POLSA Department of Strategy and International Cooperation Chief Specialist Ewa Zysnarska, and Head of Foreign Trade Office in Manila of Polish Investment and Trade Agency Mr. Bartek Wasiewski.
About PhilSA
The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) is the central government agency of the Philippines addressing all national issues and activities related to space S&T 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.
About POLSA
The Polish Space Agency (POLSA) is the national governmental agency of Poland, supporting the Polish space industry by combining the world of business and science. An important aspect of POLSA’s activity is to promote the development of satellite technology that can be used in everyday life, including communication, navigation, environmental monitoring, and weather forecasting.