The Philippine-developed Diwata-2 microsatellite is defying expectations, marking its sixth year in orbit since its 2018 launch—outlasting its projected 5-year lifespan. The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) proudly announced the milestone, highlighting Diwata-2’s continued role in supporting the country’s agricultural management, environmental monitoring, and disaster response. WANT TO SEE THE WORLD through Diwata’s eyes? Explore these […]
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Diwata 1 & 2 view from space photos of Philippines, 9 countries released to mark Earth Day
Unreleased photos from Diwata-1 and Diwata-2 scientific Earth observation microsatellites of the Philippines were posted for the first time to mark Earth Day 2020.
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University of the Philippines-DOST Diwata-2 microsatellite marks 1st year in space
As the Philippines marked the 1st anniversary of microsatellite Diwata-2’s journey in space, the scientists behind the historic space technology gathered at the University of the Philippines Diliman to share stories of its milestones. The UP College of Engineering Electrical and Electronics Engineering Institute (UP-EEEI) hosted the anniversary gathering on October 29, 2019, with the […]
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GNP Yearender: Top 10 Triumphs by Filipinos
We saw triumphs and successes of Filipinos in the Philippines and around the world marking the year of 2018.
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Diwata 2 PHL Microsat launch from Japan viewed live on YouTube
The direct launch into orbit of Diwata-2, the second Philippine microsatellite developed by Filipino scientists, was streamed live on October 29 via You Tube from the Japan space center.
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Diwata 2 Microsat ready for lift-off end of October
Diwata-2, the Philippines’ second microsatellite project, is scheduled to be launched to outer space in October 2018.
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