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True color image of the Earth from space. This image is a composite image collected over 16 days by the MODIS sensor on NASA’s Terra satellite. NASA Earth science satellite fleet as of September 2020, planned through 2023. Earth observation satellite missions developed by the ESA as of 2019.
Google Earth is a computer program that renders a 3D representation of Earth based primarily on satellite imagery. The program maps the Earth by superimposing satellite images, aerial photography, and GIS data onto a 3D globe, allowing users to see cities and landscapes from various angles. Users can explore the globe by entering addresses and ...
The first Philippine satellite launched to space was Agila-2 which was placed to orbit in 1997. The Philippine Space Agency is the lead government organization of the Philippine space program since 2019 but all active satellites are built and operated by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and its child agencies.
The space program includes space research and development, and is funded through the National SPACE Development Program (NSDP) by the DOST and received an initial budget of ₱1 billion in 2020. The Philippines attempted to establish a formal space program in the 1960s, during the term of President Ferdinand Marcos.
The current basic education system in the Philippines, with implementation process spanned for 9 years from May 20, 2008 to June 5, 2017 during the administrations of Gloria Macapagal Arroyo to Rodrigo Duterte and became effective on April 24, 2012 as part of the process, comprises kindergarten and 12 years of primary and secondary education ...
Diwata-1[ 6] also known as PHL-Microsat-1 was a Philippine microsatellite launched to the International Space Station (ISS) on March 23, 2016, and was deployed into orbit from the ISS on April 27, 2016. It was the first Philippine microsatellite and the first satellite built and designed by Filipinos. [ 7][ 8] It was followed by Diwata-2 ...
Launched on the same rocket as the first Omani satellite Armenia: Hayasat-1: Bazoomq Space Research Laboratory: Bazoomq Space Research Laboratory, Center of Scientific Innovation and Education Falcon 9: Vandenberg SLC-4E: 1 December 2023 Launched on the same rocket as the first Irish satellite Ireland: EIRSAT-1: University College Dublin
SKY Direct: Sky Direct is a direct-broadcast satellite (DBS) service provider in the Philippines. It is owned and operated by Sky Cable Corporation , a subsidiary of ABS-CBN Corporation . On December 23, 2015, Sky was granted a provisional authority by the NTC to operate and maintain a DBS service in the country for 18 months and plans to spend ...