The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) confirms the launch of the Long March 5 rocket from the People’s Republic of China. Expected debris from the rocket launch was projected to have fallen within the identified drop zones (DZ): DZ 1 is approximately 69 NM away from Burgos, Ilocos Norte, and 94 NM away from Dalupiri Island, […]

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) is currently analyzing available satellite data on the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Mindanao on 8 June 2026. Differences in nighttime satellite imagery from 8 June at 1:30 AM and 9 June at 1:12 AM show areas that have less nighttime light. Changes in nighttime light provide a means to rapidly […]

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. presided over the 9th Philippine Space Council (PSC) meeting on Tuesday and set plans to strengthen the country’s space capabilities through satellite development and space data utilization.  As the Head Secretariat and Presidential Adviser on Space Matters, Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) Ad Interim Director General Gay Jane P. Perez, Ph.D. reported on the progress of the Multispectral Unit for Land Assessment […]

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) signed a Joint Declaration of Interest in Space Cooperation on 27 May 2026, reaffirming their shared goals and objectives, and their interest in exploring cooperation and industry partnerships in Satellite Joint Mission Partnership and Data Applications, Space Exploration and Human Spaceflight, and Space […]

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) confirms the launch of the Long March 7A rocket from the People’s Republic of China. Expected debris from the rocket launch was projected to have fallen within the identified drop zones (DZ): DZ 1 is approximately 41 NM away from Burgos, Ilocos Norte, and 62 NM away from Dalupiri Island, Cagayan; while DZ 2 is 69 NM away from Santa […]

The bright streak of light captured over Mayon Volcano by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) Ligñon Hill camera at 10:33 PM on 25 May 2026 was caused by a meteor entering the atmosphere, a phenomenon that often produces a brilliant flash of light.  While meteors or space rocks enter Earth’s atmosphere daily, the vast majority burn up completely before reaching the ground. Meteors usually burn up at altitudes 60 to 100 kilometers above sea level. As they plunge through the atmosphere at extreme speeds, friction […]

The Double Gyroscope experiment designed by Filipino students from the Rizal Technological University (RTU), was successfully conducted onboard the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the 2025 Asian Try Zero-G (ATZG 2025) competition. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Astronaut Christopher Williams performed their experiment inside the Kibo module of the ISS last 24 […]

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) held an online scholarships roadshow for the Batangas State University (BatStateU) community on 30 April 2026, showcasing educational opportunities in the space sector to students, faculty, alumni, and support staff.  PhilSA presented the Advanced Degrees for Accelerating Strategic Space R&D and Applications (AD ASTRA) Scholarships Program and the Fulbright-PhilSA Program Award in SSTA. These programs provide opportunities for advanced studies, research, and professional development in space science and technology applications (SSTA), both locally and abroad, […]

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) sustained its commitment to institutional excellence after successfully passing its first ISO 9001:2015 surveillance audit and earning a ‘Very Satisfactory’ rating for the second consecutive year from the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025. “PhilSA’s maintenance of the ISO 9001:2015 certification and a consecutive ‘Very Satisfactory’ rating from DBM recognize the Agency’s consistent efforts to institutionalize robust systems and processes that support […]