Diwata 1

Diwata-1 Begins 20-Month-Long Journey

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The country’s first-ever micro-satellite Diwata-1 begins its 20-month-long journey, it was released into orbit at exactly 7:45 P.M. on Wednesday (Manila time), from the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM), nicknamed “Kibo,” where it was housed since reached the International Space Station on March 26, 2015. Right after the release of Diwata-1 into space, the Philippine delegation … Read more

Microsatellite “Diwata 1” Paved the Way for the Philippines Entry into Space Age

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The first-ever Filipino-made microsatellite “Diwata 1” will pave the way for the Philippines entry into the Space Age according to the officials of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). The first microsatellite was already turned over to the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) last January 13, 2016. Mixed emotions were felt when officials of … Read more