CSPE - Center for Space Policy and Education

CSPE GOES REGIONAL! 🌌🔭

History was made on April 2 with the successful launch of Artemis II, and we couldn't think of a better way to celebrate than by taking our telescopes on the road! 🚀🌕

For the first time ever, AstroPolitik PH hosted a public stargazing activity outside of Davao City! By leaving the urban glow behind, we found ourselves under the pristine, dark skies of Tagum City, and the view was absolutely breathtaking. 🌌✨

Did you catch the Artemis II launch? Tell us your favorite part below! 👇

🌌🌌A magnificent sight captured by one of our telescope operators, showcasing the intricate and beautiful structure of the Milky Way. The contrast between the brilliant stars and dark cosmic dust is breathtaking.

Photo by: Maverick Yohann Abendan

"Whispers of the Cosmos" — A magnificent gaze into the heart of the Milky Way, framed by a silent communication tower and the deep, ink-blue night sky. 🌌✨

Captured by: Telescope Operator Maverick Yohann Abendan 🔭📸

✨ A Sky Full of Wonder! ✨

Yesterday, March 3, 2026, AstroPolitik PH successfully hosted a Public Stargazing event at the Davao City Coastal Road to witness the breathtaking Total Lunar Eclipse. It was an incredible night of community and discovery as we watched the moon transform under the Earth's shadow.

AstroPolitik remains deeply committed to making space education accessible to every student and citizen in the Philippines. By bringing the stars closer to home, especially here in Mindanao, we hope to inspire the next generation of Filipino astronomers and explorers! 🚀🌕

Caption: Oliver IV D. Perez
Photos: Shawn Baltazar

𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐍𝐀𝐖! ⭐️

National Astronomy Week is here! With exploration at its peak, we look back at the milestones and the wonders space science has opened to humanity. In this highly competitive field, Filipino pride continues to flourish and leave its mark.

"Rising Stars: Youth Leading the Future of Philippine Astronomy" — this year’s theme embodies the very essence of rigor and potential that the youth of the Philippines will pave for the future.

In celebration of this, LIPPAD invites you to a week-long celebration filled with awe-inspiring facts that will surely draw you into the wonders and beauty of Astronomy! 🔭✨


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The Year’s First Supermoon – Captured from Mindanao 🌕🔭

We are excited to share that we successfully captured the first Supermoon of 2026!

This observation marks a significant start to the year for our team here at AstroPolitik PH.

Documentation like this is part of our local findings as we continue to look upward from our home base in the South. 🇵🇭

The Tides that Flow by the Moon 🌊🌙

Stargazing by the beach is a reminder that space is a constant reality. A global shift where technology and sovereignty are now merging.

It’s time to align our perspective with that reality.

First Shot. First Day. 2026 is Ours. 🌕✨

What an incredible way to kick off the new year! 🚀 We're thrilled to share our very first lunar image capture of 2026, taken today, January 1st.

The Moon is looking as magnificent as ever, even while peering through the party smoke. Here's to a year of continued exploration and groundbreaking discoveries!

#2026