AdU STAR Lab

EYES IN THE SKY! 🛰️🇵🇭

“This will anchor the maturation of a Philippine space industry.”
— Dr. Gay Jane P. Perez, PhilSA Ad Interim Director General

PhilSA satellite images are now being used to support the Office of the Ombudsman’s investigation of flood control projects, showing how space technology can help strengthen transparency, accountability, and public service.

Through satellite-derived data, government agencies can better assess infrastructure projects, monitor developments on the ground, reduce duplication of resources, and support evidence-based decision-making.

This comes after the 9th Philippine Space Council meeting led by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., where key space initiatives were approved to expand the country’s satellite capabilities and improve the use of space data in national planning, monitoring, and evaluation.

Among the major developments is MULA, or the Multispectral Unit for Land Assessment, the country’s most advanced Earth observation satellite to date. It is now undergoing space environment testing in the United Kingdom and is targeted for possible launch in April 2027.

The council also approved the development of a MULA constellation as a national priority, aiming to build more locally developed Earth observation satellites that can support agriculture, disaster risk reduction, maritime monitoring, national security, and long-term access to Philippine-owned satellite data.

Beyond flood control investigations, these initiatives show a bigger mission: using science, engineering, and space technology to serve the Filipino people.

For students dreaming of careers in STEM, aerospace, data science, engineering, disaster management, and public service, this is proof that space is not just about exploration. It can also help protect communities, improve governance, and build a more accountable nation. 🌻

AdU STARLab proudly supports the Philippine Can Satellite and Rocket Competition 2026 in advancing hands-on aerospace and space science education for the next generation of Filipino innovators, engineers, and researchers.

Through collaboration, innovation, and experiential learning, we continue to empower students to design, build, and launch ideas that contribute to the growing Philippine space ecosystem.

See you this May 25–29, 2026 as we celebrate ingenuity, teamwork, and the future of space technology in the Philippines. 🚀🇵🇭

🚀 𝐓𝐎-𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐔𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆

The 𝑷𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒑𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝑪𝒂𝒏 𝑺𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒆 𝑹𝒐𝒄𝒌𝒆𝒕 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 2026 is officially opening its doors, bringing together brilliant minds, innovative designs, and dedicated teams ready for the challenge ahead. ✨

Made by Filipinos, for Filipinos - driven by passion, innovation, and aerospace excellence. 🇵🇭🚀

Everything is set. The countdown is nearly complete. 🌍🚀

𝑖𝑛𝑛𝑜𝑣𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛? 𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐝. 𝑡𝑒𝑎𝑚𝑠? 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲. 𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑜𝑠? 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝. ✨
𝐥𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐫𝐮𝐧 𝐢𝐭.

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