Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA)

The Philippine Space Agency is the primary policy, planning, coordinating, implementing, and administrative entity of the Executive Branch of the government of the Philippines that will plan, develop, and promote the national space program in line with the Philippine Space Policy.The activities of the Philippine Space Agency mainly focus on the 6 key development areas identified in the Philippine Space Policy which are: 1. National Security and Development- focus on space applications that can preserve and enhance the country's national security and promote development that is beneficial to all Filipinos. 2. Hazard Management and Climate Studies- develop and utilize space S&T applications to enhance its hazard management and disaster mitigation strategy as well as ensure the nation's resiliency to climate change. 3. Space Research and Development- to spur rapid scientific growth, the Philippines will focus on conducting research and development (R&D) endeavors in vital areas of space science, technology and allied fields.4. Space Industry Capacity Building0 create a robust and thriving space industry to support the country's space program through private sector involvement and cooperation. 5. Space Education & Awareness-establish a pool of trained space scientists, engineers and communicators that will be critical for the country's future space program and increasing public awareness on its value and benefits. 6. International Cooperation- Through international partnerships and collaborations, the Philippines will become a key player in the Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) and global space community by providing significant contributions and capabilities on space S&T applications.