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On 27 April 2016, microsatellite Diwata-1 became the first Filipino-built satellite in orbit. It was deployed from the JEM Small Satellite Orbital Deployer (J-SSOD) of the International Space Station (Photo credit: JAXA/NASA) |
In the aftermath of Yolanda in 2013, the Philippines faced one of its most devastating disasters. Entire communities were flattened, and the country urgently needed satellite imagery to assess damage and guide response efforts. At the time, however, access to space data was constrained, highlighting a critical gap in the country’s disaster management capabilities.
