Press Releases

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) generated a map showing the Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) column density within a height of 15km from the Kanlaon Volcano on 09 October to 12 October, before and after the eruption of Kanlaon Volcano on 10 October 2026. The heightened SO2 concentrations were observed in the vicinity of Kanlaon upon eruption [...]

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) confirms the launch of the Long March 12 rocket from the People's Republic of China. Expected debris from the rocket launch was projected to have fallen within the identified drop zone (DZ): approximately 25 NM away from Puerto Princesa, Palawan, and 19 NM away from the Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park. [...]

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) confirms the launch of the Korea Space Launch Vehicle-II (KSLV-II) rocket from the Republic of Korea. Expected debris from the rocket launch was projected to have fallen within the identified drop zones (DZ): approximately 387 NM away from Santa Ana, Cagayan, and 391 NM away from Babuyan Island (DZ 1); [...]

An all-Filipino crew successfully completed the first Analog Habitat Waypoint (ANAHAW) mission of the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) on 26 September 2026. It was conducted in partnership with the Batangas State University (BatStateU) - The National Engineering University and served as a benchmarking study for university-based analog missions. Analog missions simulate key aspects of spaceflight and [...]

The Philippines will launch a liquid fueled rocket in 2027, boosting Filipino expertise in rocket development and advancing the country's launch capabilities as announced by President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. during his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA). A ten-member team from the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) is undergoing training from August to October [...]

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) confirms the launch of the Long March 8A 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): approximately 97 NM away from Patag Island, 144 NM away from Bajo de Masinloc, 190 NM away from [...]

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) is expanding its efforts to develop the country's space economy by helping businesses build capabilities to use satellite-derived data, develop space-enabled solutions, and explore opportunities. Aligned with the Marcos administration's push to strengthen the country's capabilities in space technology, the national space agency has been building the domestic space ecosystem [...]

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA), in coordination with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources - Mines and Geosciences Bureau (DENR-MGB), produced a map showing the landslide area at Mt. Balikabok in Subic, Zambales from the landslide that occurred on 30 August following prolonged rains throughout the month brought by the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat). The [...]