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January 20, 2023

The microgravity experiment of Mr. William Kevin Abran, involving the rotation of dumbbell-shaped objects in space, has been performed on the Japanese Experimental Module, “Kibo,” on the International Space Station, and has demonstrated the behavior of rotating dumbbell-shaped objects in space. The ISS live stream capture of the experiment showed that the object moved as […]

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January 9, 2023

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) advises the public to take the necessary precaution related to the launch of the Long March 7A from the Wenchang Space Launch Center in Hainan Island on Monday at 06:00 AM Philippine Time. Expected unburned debris from the rocket is projected to fall in two drop zones. Drop zone area […]

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January 3, 2023

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) has signed the Space for Climate Observatory (SCO) Charter making it the National Focal Point (NFP) of the Philippines in the French-led climate resilience initiative.  Established in 2019, the SCO  is an international network of space agencies and international organizations coordinating efforts on the use of space data and technologies […]

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December 29, 2022

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) is recommending precautionary measures related to expected unburned debris from the Long March 3B rocket scheduled for launch today between 12:33 PM and 01:10 PM Philippine time from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Xichang, Sichuan Province, China. Upon confirmation of planned launch dates, PhilSA immediately issued an advisory to […]

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December 28, 2022

Isang taon na ang nakalipas nang sinimulang itampok ng Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) ang mga pang araw-araw na teknolohiyang nagsimula sa space science. Mula sa air purifiers hanggang sa baby formula milk, marami ang naging kontribusyon at benepisyo ang space research at development sa ating buhay. Ating balikan ang ilang imbensyong #FromSpaceToTheGround: Satellite respondent buoys […]

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December 20, 2022

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) hosted the inaugural meeting of the Philippine Space Council (PSC) with President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. as the new chair of the advisory body. The 6th PSC meeting was held Monday, 19 December, at PhilSA’s Conference Room in CyberOne Building, Eastwood City, Quezon City. President Marcos presided over the body […]

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December 13, 2022

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) and the United Arab Emirates Space Agency (UAESA) are set to work together on space research and development, and space data mobilization for disaster management, emergencies, food security, and agriculture, among others, after the two space agencies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). PhilSA Director General Joel Joseph S. Marciano, […]

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December 12, 2022

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) and the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) organized a consultative workshop to promote and support multiscale, multilevel, and multisector policy development focused on groups that are most vulnerable to climate change such as small-scale farmers, women, the youth, and other disadvantaged sectors. Representatives from PhilSA, the Department of Interior and […]

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December 9, 2022

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) is set to refuel the launch of the TALA hybrid rocket in 2023. Developed by homegrown space technology researchers, students, and their mentors from St. Cecilia’s College-Cebu in 2018, the TALA rocket is the first high-power hybrid rocket developed in the Philippines made from 3D-printed advanced composite materials. The rocket, […]