Space program of the Philippines
The Space program of the Philippines is being maintained by several government agencies under the Department of Science and Technology. Among these agencies are the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the National Mapping and Resource Information Authority (NAMRIA), and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council[1][2][3] The Department of Science and Technology and the Manila Observatory has crafted a 10-year masterplan in 2012 with the goal of making the Philippines a "space-capable country" by 2022.[4]
Efforts to establish a Philippine space program dates as early as in the 1960s, when US President Lyndon Johnson discussed with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos in 1966 about the possibility of establishing a joint US-Philippine space program, primarily for the purpose of monitoring storm conditions in Asia. If such plans pushed through it would have been the first time Asians get involved in space activities.[5]
Satellite Program[edit]
Mabuhay Philippines Satellite Corporation acquired Indonesian satellite Palapa B-2P from Pasifik Satelit Nusantara. The satellite was moved to a new orbital slot in August 1, 1996. The satellite is renamed Mabuhay and became the first satellite in orbit to be owned by the country.[6][7][8]
The Philippines launched its first satellite Agila-2, with assistance of China. The communication satellite was launched through the Long March 3B at the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in August 19, 1997.
The Department of Science and Technology plans to send Diwata, the country's first microsatellite in July 2016 in cooperation with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. The effort is part of the country's disaster risk management program. A receiving station will also be built in the country.[9][10] In October 2014, 10 scientists were sent to Tohoku University and Hokkaido University in Japan by the DOST to study and research on the making of a microsatellite.[11] Another microsatellite will be developed.
References[edit]
- ^ Luces, Kim (October 15, 2013). "Reaching for the stars: Why the Philippines needs a space program". GMA News. Retrieved June 30, 2014.
- ^ Cinco, Maricar (November 7, 2012). "Gov’t space agency pushed". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved June 30, 2014.
- ^ Pineda, Oscar (March 10, 2013). "Country needs to upgrade weather detection gear". Sun Star Cebu. Retrieved June 30, 2014.
- ^ Usman, Edd (29 March 2015). "PH to become ‘space-capable’ in 10 yrs, according to DOST". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
- ^ "Philippine chief lauds U.S. stand in Vietnam". St. Petersburg Times. 16 September 1966. Retrieved 13 May 2015.
- ^ "Mabuhay acquires Indon satellite;sets new orbit". Manila Standard. July 25, 1996.
- ^ "Mabuhay Acquires Pasifik Satellite". Telecompaper. August 6, 1996. Retrieved June 30, 2014.
- ^ "Palapa B-2P". Weebau Space Encyclopedia. Retrieved June 30, 2014.
- ^ De Guzman, RJ (June 24, 2014). "PH soon in space; DOST to launch satellite by 2016". Kicker Daily News. Retrieved June 30, 2014.
- ^ Usman, Edd; Wakefield, Francis (June 30, 2014). "PH to launch own microsatellite in 2016". Manila Bulletin.
- ^ Usman, Edd (27 December 2014). "DOST marks 2014 with 4 int’l awards". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 26 February 2015.
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