FREE. A three-day exhibit opens at the Quantum Skyview, Upper Ground B, Gateway Mall 2 Araneta in Cubao, Quezon City on Friday (Aug. 8, 2024) in celebration of Philippine Space Week. It showcases space science and technology and its applications. (PNA photo by Robert Alfiler)
MANILA – The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) kicked off the celebration of the Philippine Space Week on Friday with a three-day exhibit and other activities the public could visit for free at a mall in Quezon City.
"We invite everyone to join the Philippine Space Week events to discover and celebrate our Yamang Kalawakan. Together, we will continue to nurture, strengthen and harness this ecosystem for the benefit of Filipinos," PhilSA Director General Joel Marciano Jr. told the Philippine News Agency.
The theme "Yamang Kalawakan ay Likas sa Ating Bagong Pilipinas” (Natural Space Treasures for a New Philippines) highlights the contribution of space capabilities to science-based policies and actions and digital transformation.
"It captures the inherent and important role that space capabilities play in building a modern, peaceful, resilient and prosperous Philippines," Marciano added.
Marciano said PhilSA used the term “Yamang Kalawakan” to refer to the people, institutions, policies, environment and infrastructure that constitute the country's collective resources and capacity in space science and technology and its applications.
"Embodying our country’s space ecosystem also emphasizes the significance of seizing opportunities in the global space economy for the country’s sustained progress and prosperity," he said.
The public could visit the at the Quantum Skyview, Upper Ground B of Gateway Mall 2 Araneta Center in Cubao.
The exhibit showcases SSTA (space science and technology and its applications) programs and activities, including the development of the Multispectral Unit for Land Assessment satellite.
"There will also be participation from government agencies, academe and the private sector which will feature their activities related to the utilization of satellite data and technologies, and space-related projects, products and services," Marciano said.
The Philippine Space Week 2024 on Aug. 8 to 14 marks five years since the signing of the Philippine Space Act and the fifth anniversary of the establishment of the Philippine Space Policy and the PhilSA. (PNA)
