AdU STAR Lab

📢🇺🇳 Kicking off the week on a high note: The official report of the 67th session of the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space ( ) is now available in all six official languages of the UN!

This consensually adopted report captures the pivotal discussions and decisions that will shape the global space governance, ensuring that space remains a domain for peaceful and sustainable use by all.

Here’s a snapshot of the key outcomes:

1️⃣🌍 Growing COPUOS Membership: COPUOS saw applications from Latvia and Djibouti and several new observers. 

2️⃣🌕 : The session launched the Action Team on Lunar Activities Consultation ( ), tasked with creating recommendations to boost international collaboration and transparency in lunar exploration.

3️⃣🌐 Global Space Governance: Member states underscored the significance of the upcoming Summit of the Future as a platform to tackle emerging space challenges, while also noting with appreciation the proposal for a high-level conference in 2027.

4️⃣🌟 : COPUOS emphasized the importance of implementing the 21 Guidelines for the Long-Term Sustainability of Outer Space Activities ( ), urging member states to integrate these into their national policies.

5️⃣📜 : COPUOS continued to address space resource exploration, exploitation and utilization. New legal frameworks are being developed, with ongoing dialogue encouraged among member states.

6️⃣🛡️ Space Debris & Traffic Management: COPUOS reinforced the importance of international cooperation in mitigating space debris risks and heard proposals on space traffic management coordination. 

7️⃣📡 Space & : COPUOS reaffirmed the critical role of space technology in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals ( ).

8️⃣🛰️ Regional Centres & UN-SPIDER: COPUOS highlighted the role of UNOOSA’s Regional Centres for Space Science and Technology Education alongside the UN-SPIDER program’s contributions to disaster management.

🔗 Read the full report here: https://www.unoosa.org/oosa/documents-and-resolutions/search.jspx?view=documents&match=A/79/20

Congratulations to Dr. Mark Angelo C. Purio for being selected as a recipient of the 2024 SGC/IAC Nebula Award for the 2024 Space Generation Congress (SGC) and International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Milan, Italy.

Dr. Purio is one of 11 global awardees this year and one of two from the Philippines, alongside Harlee Quizzagan, SGAC NPOC for the Philippines. As an Associate Professor at Adamson University and head of the Space Technologies & Applications Research Laboratory (STARLab), Dr. Purio's initiative to uplift space engineering education and research in the Philippines includes his involvement in the development of the Maya-2 satellite and the introduction of space engineering track in electronics engineering.

This recognition reflects his ongoing efforts in fostering the next generation of space sector leaders through his work with SGAC and other initiatives. Congratulations to Dr. Purio on this achievement.

Source: https://spacegeneration.org/sgac-announces-the-winners-of-the-nebula-award-for-sgc-and-iac-2024

Want to explore how physical geography shapes communities and their issues? 🗺️ In the Community Mapping challenge use GIS to create a layered map to reveal new insights. Map it out during the NASA International Space Apps Challenge on Oct. 5-6!

For more information about this challenge: https://go.nasa.gov/4fX47rX

To register: https://www.spaceappschallenge.org/nasa-space-apps-2024/

The AdU STAR Lab logo resembles the Maya-2 CubeSat because the lab was a product of the capacity-building activity of STAMINA4Space Program where they sent 3 pinoy engineers in Japan. One of those developers is now the head of this lab.

There is power in capacity building!

May there be more space engineers in the country!

Under the project, engineers have been learning how to define satellite missions, design models, build the actual satellites, and test them before launch. https://trib.al/x0HB03o

The future is bright!

Imagine floating 400 kilometres above Earth, surrounded by the wonders of space, yet all you can think about is how bland your food tastes 🍽️

Using space-simulated environments and beer, researchers from the Faculty of Science at Melbourne are testing ways to brew up better-tasting, more nutritious meals for astronauts → unimelb.me/46TosKt

📣 The 2023 Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction presents a new way of viewing and assessing development progress through the lens of risk and resilience in a changing climate.

Read the report ➡️ https://ow.ly/1rI750SXIHG

Ending the Philippine Space Week with Adamson University’s ground receiving station setup installed.

One of the initiatives of AdU STAR Lab is to provide facilities to aid space engineering education.

Thank you Adamson University for funding this facility and iCross for spearheading the procurement, design and installation.

Happening Now:

Forum on the Philippine Accession and Implementation of the Registration Convention
Novotel Manila, Quezon City Philippines
August 18, 2024

We are attending as member of UNISEC Philippines.

The forum would address the legal, technical, and policy implications of the Philippines becoming a party to this convention, as well as how the country can implement its provisions to ensure compliance with international space law. Topics include the registration of space objects, data-sharing requirements, and the overall impact on the country’s space activities and international standing.

📢 Join us for a webinar on "Global Satellite Monitoring of Wildfires"!
👨‍💼 Speaker: Emilio Chuvieco, Universidad de Alcalá (Spain)

📅 Date: 24 September 2024
🌍 Organized by: REACT TC

ℹ️ This webinar will discuss the key achievements of the FireCCI project (2010-2024), part of the European Space Agency Climate Change Initiative, focusing on monitoring global burned areas through satellite Earth observation.

As we conclude Philippine Space Week, we invite you to recognize the Filipinas who are making significant contributions to space-related fields. Learn about their work and how they utilize space science to advance our nation.

Aligned with this year’s theme, “ ay Likas sa Ating Bagong Pilipina”, we honor the role of women in space, acknowledging their impact and dedication.

Philippine Space Agency AdU STAR LabAdamson University

Maya-2 deployment postcards up for grabs when you visit our booth at the Philippine Space Week Exhibit at Gateway Mall 2, Araneta, Cubao.

Adamson University Philippine Space Agency AdU STAR Lab

An Earth observation satellite, MULA could help create better maps and improve the slow turnaround process. With a target 2026 launch, its main mission would be to capture images of the Philippines from space.

READ: https://trib.al/pR9yKp0

Our booth is co-located with SEDS Philippines. Please feel free to drop by at Gateway Mall 2 in celebration of the Philippine Space Week! 🔭🪐☄️🛰️🚀

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Grab some limited edition Maya-2 photo cards at the SEDS Philippines booth tomorrow.

Philippine Space Week Exhibition

Space Data Dashboard Launch
Philippine Space Week Exhibit
Gateway 2 Mall, Araneta City

If you have time you may visit the exhibit booth until August 12, 2024.

Doc Julie Ann Banatao!!! eeeyyy

While Julie Ann Banatao has yet to wear that white heavy space suit and be launched into space, she’s already doing important work as an engineer at PhilSA — work that’s as groundbreaking as being flown outside Earth. https://trib.al/EufWv1J

Know more about what we do at Adamson University and AdU STAR Lab during the Philippine Space Week Exhibit at Quantum Skyview, Upper Ground B, Gateway Mall 2, Araneta CIty.

We will be there on August 10-11, 2024.

See you there!!!

Adamson University Space Technologies and Applications Research Laboratory presents a webinar entitled "BINIverse: Pinays in Space".

Join us in observing Philippine Space Week with the Philippine Space Agency as we explore the contributions of Filipinas in various fields of space research and technology. This event highlights the work of Filipino women who are advancing our understanding of space, contributing to technological innovation, and shaping the future of space exploration.

Join us for "𝐁𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞: 𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞," an inspiring online event on 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟏𝟒, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒, at 𝟖:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌.

Scan the QR code or click the link to register — https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckdeChqTstGtF7c6xLs0pTrvJ9iKMrE7DB

Join us on Zoom and Facebook Live. We look forward to your presence! 💙

PHILIPPINE SPACE WEEK IS HERE! 🌌

From August 8 to 14, let's celebrate and promote space awareness among Filipinos. 🚀✨

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We talk to Philippine Space Agency Director General Joel Joseph Marciano Jr. on the journey to make the Philippines a space-faring nation.

Watch the interview here on Thursday, August 8, at 6 pm: https://trib.al/IwnbR5v

ATM:

Project AIM, Spacebase Earth Challenge finalist, is presenting the results of their work at the ISPRS TC V Midterm Symposium held at PICC, Pasay City, August 6-8, 2024.

**Mapping Rice Paddy Areas in Nueva Evija using Temporal Sentinel-1 SAR Imagery""

Jann Rovic Cueto1, Jessah Mei Allard2, Johanne Mae Obras1, Allysa Maxine De Asis1, Arnel Galut1, Roland Dayrit3, John Allen Tandoc3, Mark Angelo Purio3,4

1Dept. of Earth and Space Science, Rizal Technological University, Boni, Mandaluyong, Philippines -
2Dept. of Geology, Caraga State University, Butuan, Philippines
3Dept. of Electronics Engineering, Adamson University, Manila, Philippines
4Space Technologies and Applications Research Laboratory, Adamson University, Manila, Philippines

This collaborative faculty-student research is funded by Adamson University.

"Halina't sumama sa biyahe sa pagtuklas ng yamang kalawakan na likas sa ating bagong pilipinas!"

Adamson University and AdU STAR Lab join the Philippine Space Agency in celebrating the Philippine Space Week on August 8-14, 2024.

The theme " ay Likas sa Ating Bagong Pilipinas" emphasizes the natural wealth and opportunities provided by space exploration and technology for the nation's progress. It also highlights the integration of space innovations into the development of a new and modern Philippines, showcasing how space resources can contribute to national growth and sustainability.

🗓️ Mark your calendars!

Join the Space Data Dashboard launch on 09 August 2024 from 01:30 PM - 03:15 PM at the Quantum Skyview, Upper Ground B, Gateway Mall 2, Araneta City this .

Explore the various applications of space data, and learn how to use these data products to generate valuable information.

Admission is free for all. See you there! 🛰️✨