Maya-5 and Maya-6, the Philippines new batch of locally developed cubesats were successfully launched to the ISS on June 5 at 11:47 pm PST, the Stamina4Space Program announced. Know more:
The launching of SpaceX Falcon 9 carrying the Philippines’ cubesats Maya-5 and Maya-6 to the International Space StationMaya-5 and Maya-6, the Philippines new batch of locally developed cube satellites were successfully launched to the International Space Station on June 5 at 11:47 pm PST, the Space Technology and Applications Mastery, Innovation and Advancement Program announced.
Similar to their predecessors, they provide local opportunities to acquire space technology know-how and hands-on experience in satellite development. The project was funded by the Department of Science and Technology and is implemented by the University of the Philippines Diliman and the DOST’s Advanced Science and Technology Institute .The development of the cubesats was part of the course requirements of the UPD Electrical and Electronics Engineering Institute ’s nanosatellite engineering track.
STeP-UP Project Leader Engr. Paul Jason Co pointed out: “Such a milestone would not have been possible without the continued support from DOST and DOST-SEI, whose commitment to furthering our country’s SSTA [space science and technology application] capability has accelerated our country’s homegrown space scientists and engineers.”
“DOST has always advocated for inclusive science, technology and innovations driven by the needs of the communities. We will continue to do so by supporting projects, services, activities, and endeavors using emerging technologies for space science technology and innovation,” he said.
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