by Atom L. Pornel | Nov 4, 2024 | Good Tech
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...
by Eldan Sambatyon | Nov 6, 2019 | Good Tech
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...
by The Good News Pilipinas Team | Jan 20, 2016 | Good Tech
Diwata I, the first Philippine-made micro satellite, has been turned over to Japan for the target space launch from the International Space Station (ISS) in April. The Philippines handed over the PHL-Microsat-1 on January 13 to the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency...
by Margo Hannah De Guzman Quadra | Jun 2, 2015 | Good Balita
The Philippines is set to launch its first satellites by the years 2016 and 2017. These satellites will be the first Philippine micro satellites and also the first to be designed and built by Filipinos. The Philippine satellite launch into space will be led by the...