Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA)

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) is the Philippines' central government agency for space science, technology and applications, established in 2019 under the Philippine Space Act. It coordinates national space policy and capability development across research, satellite engineering, industry, public awareness and international cooperation. Its Earth-observation work connects satellite development and operations with data analysis and practical services for disaster resilience, agriculture, environmental monitoring, marine resources and national development. PhilSA joined Sentinel Asia as a Data Provider Node in January 2023, contributing imagery and working with regional partners on disaster-management applications. Its documented contribution includes access to Diwata-2 and NovaSAR-1 observations. Collaboration with Philippine institutions, Japanese universities and JAXA has helped build domestic satellite expertise, while engagement with end users guides the maps and information needed for decisions on Earth.