ISAT U Space Society

With the success of the recent ISAT U Philippine Space Week celebration, ISS would like to extend warm gratitude to the following who made this event a remarkable success:

Iloilo Science and Technology University (ISAT U)
Festive Walk Iloilo
Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA)
ISAT U Faculty and Staff
Safety, Security, Environment, Disaster Mitigation and Management Office (SSEDMO) Climate Change Core Group
College of Engineering and Architecture
Mechanical Engineering Department
College of Arts and Sciences
Natural Science Department
ISAT U Planning, Development, and Auxiliary Services (PDAS)
College of Engineering and Architecture Student Council
Junior Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers
Student Volunteers: BSME, BSEE
ISAT U Students
Children's Integrated School of Alta Tierra (CISAT) Students and Faculty

Post celebration outtakes.

Day 5 at the ISAT U Philippine Space Week 2024
Space Science and Technology Applications (SSTA)
Exhibit from August 10-14, 2024.

The ISAT U Space Society (ISS) would like to thank
ISAT University - Public Information Office, Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA), and Festive Walk Iloilo.

Day 4 at the ISAT U Philippine Space Week 2024
Space Science and Technology Applications (SSTA)
Exhibit.

The exhibit runs from August 10-14, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

The ISAT U Space Society (ISS) would like to thank
ISAT University - Public Information Office, Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA), and Festive Walk Iloilo.

“What if aliens fall in love with us?”

“What if aliens become hostile? Won’t we fight back?”

These are just some of the curiosities of students during the ‘Si Tala at ang Kanyang Lakbay Kalawakan’ book reading at the ISAT U Philippine Space Week 2024 Space Science and Technology Applications (SSTA) Exhibit.

The exhibit runs from August 10-14, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

The ISAT U Space Society (ISS) would like to thank the ISAT University - Public Information Office, Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA), and Festive Walk Iloilo.

It’s Day 2 and it’s Sunday-Famday at Festive Walk Iloilo. The ISAT U Philippine Space Week 2024 Space Science and Technology Applications (SSTA) Exhibit is drawing visitors of all ages.

The exhibit runs from August 10-14, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

The ISAT U Space Society (ISS) would like to thank ISAT University - Public Information Office, Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA), and Festive Walk Iloilo.

Pinoy NASA Scientist Dr. Josefino C. Comiso Highlights His Journey to Becoming an International Scientist at ISPRS TC V Midterm Symposium

At the ISPRS TC V Midterm Symposium held from August 6-8 at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City, Manila, key figures from the scientific community gathered to discuss cutting-edge research. Among them was Dr. Josefino C. Comiso.

Dr. Comiso, a prominent speaker at the event, shared his extensive experience as an international scientist, emphasizing his significant contributions to climate research, particularly in Arctic sea ice dynamics and ocean carbon research. His influential papers, including "Climate Trends in the Arctic: 1979-2008" and "Satellite-Derived Trends in Sea Ice Extent and Concentration," have earned him 44,200 citations on Google Scholar and an impressive h-index of 85. His ScholarGPS rankings further reflect his prominence, placing him in the top 0.04% in All Sciences and top 0.01% in Satellite.

Additionally, Dr. Comiso has played a vital role as a Coordinating Lead Author of the IPCC 2014 report and a Contributing Author for the IPCC 2007 report, which was awarded the Nobel Prize. He has been honored with NASA's Exceptional Achievement in Science Medal and holds the position of Senior Scientist Emeritus at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center.

Dr. Comiso’s talk at the symposium also highlighted advances in remote sensing and photogrammetry, technologies that are crucial for enhancing our monitoring and understanding of climate change impacts.

ISAT U Space Society (ISS) Gains Cutting-Edge Insights at International Symposium on Geospatial Technologies

The International Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ISPRS) Technical Comission V held a midterm symposium on education and outreach hosted by the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City, Manila, Philippines, from August 6-8, 2024. The symposium, themed "Insight to Foresight via Geospatial Technologies," aimed to promote knowledge exchange and capacity building in geospatial technology.

The event attracted leading experts in photogrammetry and remote sensing. The ISAT U delegation, consisting of Dave Gumarang and Carlos Jose Rivera from the ISAT U Space Society, Rosanna Dureza, Rosanna Dureza, Head of the Environmental & Climate Change Unit-SSEDMMO, and Ernest Andreigh Centina, Chair of the BS Computer Science Program, actively participated in technical parallel sessions and plenary discussions.

The symposium focused on advancing teaching methods, fostering collaboration among scientists, and enhancing the use of geospatial data. Key outcomes included the strengthening of international research networks and the sharing of best practices in geospatial technology applications.

The event also set the stage for networking, with potential future collaborations aimed at leveraging geospatial technologies for climate change adaptation and disaster risk management. The insights gained from the symposium are expected to contribute to the development of new educational approaches and practical solutions in the field.

Overall, the symposium highlighted the significance of geospatial technologies in addressing global challenges and provided valuable opportunities for professional growth and networking within the international geospatial community.

It has been five (5) years since Republic Act No. 11363 or the Philippine Space Act was signed into law, establishing the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA).

Today also marks the start of , declared by President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. through Proclamation No. 302, s. 2023. This annual event promotes space awareness, honors Filipino contributions to space science, and highlights the benefits of space technology for Filipinos.

Since then, PhilSA has been utilizing , which refers to the collective resources and capabilities of our country in space science and technology applications (SSTA) through people, institutions, policies, environment, and infrastructure. These efforts enable innovations and opportunities in the global space economy for the sustained progress and prosperity of the Philippines.

In the journey towards a Filipino nation bridged, uplifted, and empowered through the peaceful uses of outer space, we thank everyone who is a part of our mission to promote and sustain a robust space ecosystem. Let us continue to create value in space through our for and from Filipinos, and for the world. ✨

(𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘴 𝘢 ‘𝘗𝘢𝘭𝘦 𝘉𝘭𝘶𝘦 𝘋𝘰𝘵’ 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘯 𝘰𝘯 14 𝘍𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘺 1990 𝘣𝘺 𝘕𝘈𝘚𝘈’𝘴 𝘝𝘰𝘺𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘳 1, 3.7 𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘴 (6 𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘬𝘪𝘭𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴) 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘶𝘯.)

Thank you very much to everyone we met along the way.

On August 8, 2023, an organization was founded with the goal of bringing space science and technology applications closer to Filipinos. Since then, it has been known as the ISAT U Space Society (ISS).

As we celebrate ISS’ first anniversary and Philippine Space Week, let’s continue to support .

Save the date!

Experience space science and technology this . Don't miss the chance to explore the country's from August 10-14 at the 2F Hallway, Festive Walk Iloilo.

About the Philippine Space Week:
As per Proclamation No. 302, S. 2023 by President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., August 8-14 is declared as Philippine Space Week to promote space awareness, highlight the contribution of Filipinos worldwide in the field of space science, and espouse the value, benefits, and impacts of space science and technology applications (SSTA) on the lives of Filipinos.

About the theme:
" ay Likas sa Ating Bagong Pilipinas," the theme of Philippine Space Week 2024, underscores the important and inherent role that SSTA plays in building a modern, peaceful, resilient, and prosperous Philippines. Through a vibrant domestic space ecosystem, we can fortify national security, bolster socioeconomic development and productivity, enhance hazard management and climate change resilience, advance scientific knowhow, strengthen industrial capabilities, build and sustain a knowledge workforce, and secure the country's role in promoting global understanding and international cooperation. Thus, responds to the call of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. for national transformation that serves the people.

This event is brought to you by the ISAT U Space Society (ISS), in coordination with the ISAT U SSEDMO Climate Change Core Group, College of Engineering and Architecture, Mechanical Engineering Department, and Natural Sciences Department, in partnership with the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) and Festive Walk Iloilo.

It’s Philippine Space Week on August 8-14.

Get ready to experience space science and technology this . The ISAT U Space Society (ISS), in coordination with the ISAT U SSEDMO Climate Change Core Group, College of Engineering and Architecture, Mechanical Engineering Department, and Natural Sciences Department, in partnership with the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) and Festive Walk Iloilo, will feature the country’s , highlighting .

Stay tuned for more updates.