Source: http://technology.inquirer.net

Links: http://technology.inquirer.net/58461/space-next-frontier-filipinos

By: John Patrick I. Allanegui

The question is what do we do with outer space.

Source: http://news.mb.com.ph

Links: http://news.mb.com.ph/2017/01/16/diwata-1-microsatellite-circles-earth-over-4000-times/

By Martin A. Sadongdong

The Philippines’ first microsatellite, Diwata-1, has circled the Earth over 4,000 times while taking images not just of the Philippines but also of other parts of the globe, according to the PHL-Microsat Program.

Diwata-1, which was launched into space from the International Space Station (ISS) on April 27, 2016,  has circled the Earth for approximately 4,083 times as of January 13 (Friday).

Source: ipsnews.net

Links: http://www.ipsnews.net/2017/01/philippines-joins-space-race/

MANILA, Jan 24 2017 (IPS) - The Philippines, a tiny developing country, has joined the colossal world of space technology, building its second microsatellite that it plans to launch late this year or in early 2018 — not to study other planets, but to monitor weather patterns and climate change to protect the country’s natural resources and improve disaster risk management.

Source: http://technology.inquirer.net

Links: http://technology.inquirer.net/57796/diwata-1-poster-child-small-spacecraft