• ISRO will launch three new satellites—NVS-03, NVS-04, and NVS-05—by 2026 to restore full functionality to India’s regional navigation system, NavIC.

• Only four of the original IRNSS satellites remain operational, prompting efforts to reduce reliance on foreign systems and strengthen national navigation infrastructure.

• India and the U.S. will launch the jointly developed NISAR Earth observation satellite on July 30, offering open-access data for climate, agriculture, and disaster management worldwide.

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PRESS RELEASE — India is taking steps to strengthen its satellite infrastructure on two fronts: expanding its indigenous navigation satellite system and launching a major Earth observation mission in collaboration with the United States.

According to a recent post from Indian Express, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch three additional satellites for its Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) by 2026. The first of these, NVS-03, is slated for launch by the end of this year, with NVS-04 and NVS-05 to follow at six-month intervals. The announcement was made in a written response to Parliament by Union Minister of State for Space Dr. Jitendra Singh.

IRNSS, also known operationally as NavIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation), was originally envisioned as a seven-satellite constellation providing navigation coverage over India and a 1,500 km radius around it. While 11 satellites have been launched to date, only four are currently operational. Two satellites failed to reach their intended orbits, and one, NVS-02, launched in January during ISRO’s 100th mission, suffered a technical malfunction during orbit-raising and could not be placed in its designated slot.

The new batch of satellites will help restore full functionality to the NavIC system, which provides regional positioning services similar to GPS and Galileo but tailored for Indian strategic and civilian use. The move comes amid broader efforts to reduce reliance on foreign navigation systems and enhance resilience for national security, transportation, and disaster response.

Meanwhile, India is also preparing for the upcoming launch of the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) mission, scheduled for July 30 at 17:40 IST from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. As reported by DD News, this joint initiative between NASA and ISRO is a milestone in international Earth observation cooperation and space technology transfer.

NISAR is the first Earth observation satellite co-developed by the two agencies, with a combined investment exceeding $1.5 billion. The 2,392-kg satellite will be deployed into a sun-synchronous orbit aboard the GSLV-F16 rocket—the first time India’s GSLV has been used for this orbital configuration. The satellite’s payload includes dual-frequency synthetic aperture radars: an L-band SAR supplied by NASA and an S-band SAR developed by ISRO, mounted on a 12-meter deployable antenna.

The mission will provide global revisit data every 12 days, enabling frequent observation of Earth’s land and ice surfaces. With an open-data policy, NISAR will make its data publicly available within 24 to 48 hours, and in near-real time during emergencies. This capability is expected to support applications in climate monitoring, agriculture, and disaster management across both developed and developing countries.

Describing the launch as a “defining moment in India-US space cooperation,” Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized the broader impact of the mission. “NISAR will not only serve India and the United States but will also provide critical data for countries around the world,” he stated. The initiative is seen as a tangible example of India’s growing participation in global science efforts and its evolving role as a technology partner to the international community.

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• Spaceflux raised £5.4M (approximately $7.2 million) in seed funding to expand its global optical telescope network and scale its AI-driven space situational awareness technologies for 24/7 tracking of satellites and debris.

• The funding round, backed by UKI2S, Foresight Group, and Blackfinch Ventures, positions Spaceflux as a key provider of orbital safety data for commercial, governmental, and defence customers.

• With strong UK government support, Spaceflux intends to address rising concerns over orbital congestion, debris, and space security through independently verified, sovereign tracking infrastructure.

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PRESS RELEASE — Spaceflux, headquartered in London, has successfully closed a £5.4 million (€6.2 million) seed funding round, enabling the company to fast-track the growth of its proprietary global telescope network and push forward innovative space situational awareness (SSA) technologies. The funding comes as calls grow for stronger commercial and sovereign space surveillance capabilities, with recent reports warning that a one-week disruption to satellite navigation could cost the UK economy £7.6 billion.

The funding round, co-led by the UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund (UKI2S) (managed by Future Planet Capital), Foresight Group, and Blackfinch Ventures, positions Spaceflux to deliver on its ambitious growth plans. The company has also benefited from early support through the Seraphim Space Accelerator as it seeks to strengthen a vital space safety capability that supports government and commercial missions in a rapidly evolving orbital environment.

Spaceflux, founded in 2022, has emerged as a key player in the space surveillance and tracking domain thanks to its proprietary AI-driven analytics and cutting-edge optical sensor systems. Initially providing data and insights on activity in the geostationary orbit to the UK Space Agency and the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), the firm has quickly positioned itself as a trusted partner in the broader international space ecosystem.

The company’s ground-based optical sensors track satellites and debris across all orbits, uniquely combining visible and Short-Wave Infrared (SWIR) imaging, enabling daylight tracking and characterisation of space objects, which expands the observation window beyond night-time operations, delivering true 24/7 coverage.

Space situational awareness services have become increasingly relevant as both governmental and commercial space actors face growing concerns over orbital crowding, untracked debris and potential adversarial interference. The new capital will enable Spacefux to scale its global sensor network, upgrade its flagship Cortex analytics platform and expand commercial delivery of its tracking services to satellite operators, insurers and government agencies worldwide.

Marco Rocchetto, CEO and co-founder of Spaceflux stated, “As space becomes increasingly essential to our economy, environment and daily lives, it is also becoming more congested and contested. This investment strengthens our ability to protect satellite technology that delivers crucial insights to Earth around the clock, reducing collision risks, and supporting a safer, more sustainable space environment for future generations”.

Alex Leigh, Investment Director Defence & Security, UKI2S (managed by Future Planet Capital) commented on the raise: “This investment marks a significant step in the convergence of defence and space, where dual-use technologies are becoming increasingly important to UK capability. Backed by both the UK Space Agency and MOD (Defence & Security Seed – D2S), we are delighted to be leading this round as it underlines the growing importance of resilient, space-based infrastructure.

“Spaceflux’s technology offers critical insights to help monitor and safeguard orbital assets – supporting both national security and the wider commercial ecosystem. The company is well positioned to scale its impact and meet the needs of customers navigating an increasingly complex space environment.”

Rubina Singh, Senior Investment Manager at Foresight Group: “We’re excited to support the Spaceflux team in scaling their breakthrough technology to new markets. Spaceflux is taking on a vital role in safeguarding space assets we all rely on such as satellites, while delivering strategically important space awareness insights for commercial and national security needs. We’ve been impressed by the ambitious team, the AI-powered scalable platform, and rapid commercial growth since launching in 2022 and look forward to working together for years ahead.”

Kimberley Hay, Ventures Director at Blackfinch, added: “Spaceflux really impressed us with its collective experience and expertise in space safety. Many people don’t realise how much our everyday lives depend on space infrastructure. From navigation and communications to weather forecasting and streaming media, space plays a critical role.”

As demand grows for trusted, sovereign space surveillance, Spaceflux is better positioned than ever to deliver the infrastructure, data and decision-making tools needed to keep satellites safe and ensure long-term sustainability in space. With seed investment successfully secured, the company’s full focus is on leading global efforts to reduce space congestion and improve orbital safety through independently verified, AI-powered tracking solutions.

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Dr Craig Brown, Investment Director at the UK Space Agency, said: “Through our participation in the UKI2S Space Fund, we’ve been able to support Spaceflux and help them attract additional investment to accelerate development of their innovative capabilities.

“Spaceflux’s growth as a leader in space situational awareness is impressive. Their approach to tracking satellites across all orbits delivers exactly the cutting-edge capability needed to tackle growing orbital congestion and space security challenges.

“As space becomes increasingly vital to our economy and daily lives, companies like Spaceflux are crucial partners in ensuring safe and sustainable operations in this critical domain.”

About Spaceflux

Founded in 2022, Spaceflux is a UK-based space technology company specialising in Space Domain Awareness (SDA) and Space Traffic Management (STM). Using a proprietary global network of optical sensors and its AI-powered analytics platform Cortex, Spaceflux provides advanced tracking and characterisation of space objects to support satellite operators, insurers, and government clients in preventing collisions, protecting their assets, and ensuring long-term orbital security. Since 2023, Spaceflux has become the exclusive provider of geostationary satellite tracking for the UK MoD and UK Space Agency. The firm is committed to advancing SSA and SDA technologies, while promoting responsible and sustainable use of the orbital environment to secure humanity’s future in space.

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• Thales Alenia Space signed a contract with the Italian Space Agency to lead the preliminary design and development of technologies for the Multi-Purpose Habitation (MPH) module, set to become the first dedicated human habitat on the Moon under the NASA-ASI Artemis partnership.

• Scheduled to launch in 2033, the MPH will serve as a mobile, long-duration lunar shelter supporting astronaut missions, scientific research, and sustainable surface operations over a planned 10-year lifespan.

• Italy becomes central to the Moon-to-Mars strategy through this initiative, with Thales Alenia Space leading a national consortium to tackle extreme lunar conditions and develop technologies for future interplanetary missions.

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PRESS RELEASE — Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has signed a contract with the Italian Space Agency (ASI) to perform the preliminary design phase, including development of critical enabling technologies, of the pressurized Multi-Purpose Habitation (MPH) module for the lunar surface.

Planned for launch from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in 2033, the MPH module will be the first ever dedicated habitation asset on the lunar surface as part of the Artemis Accords between NASA and ASI for bilateral Moon cooperation. The MPH module will safely host astronauts during their missions, support surface operations, enable scientific research experiments both with and without the presence of a human crew; and have the capability to move on the surface.

Designed for a minimum operational lifespan of 10 years, the MPH will serve as a permanent surface habitat, capable of operating synergistically with other elements of the Artemis architecture.

Part rover, part lunar shelter

Over the course of the two-year contract, Thales Alenia Space Italy will act as overall prime contractor, working alongside Altec (a public-private company owned by Thales Alenia Space and ASI) and other Italian industrial entities, for the MPH preliminary design phase. The initial development will focus on enabling technologies aimed at facing the harsh environmental conditions on the lunar surface, including extreme thermal variations, pervasive lunar dust, high radiation levels, micrometeoroid impacts, and the effects of reduced lunar gravity. In collaboration with the Industrial consortium members and space agencies, the company will lead the development of the MPH module to advance scientific discovery on the Moon, enable sustainable lunar exploration and drive the knowledge and technologies needed to support human missions to Mars.

Teodoro Valente, President of the Italian Space Agency, emphasized: “MPH represents yet another scientific challenge for Italy and ASI, which are planning to bring a comfortable and safe human settlement to the lunar surface, thanks to the expertise and high, competitive technological standards that Thales Alenia Space Italy has acquired internationally in the field of space habitability. The future lunar module, the result of the historic relationship between NASA and ASI, is part of a long-term investment vision that Italy has implemented, enabling us to play an increasingly leading role in the new space race and, moreover, to be a fundamental part of the Moon to Mars Strategy of NASA’s Artemis program. Today’s signature confirms the Italian Government’s significant and ongoing commitment to supporting the development of the Space Economy and supporting Italy’s globally recognized excellence. Furthermore, it is important that this act comes just days after Parliament’s approval of the country’s first “Space Law”.

“We are deeply honored that ASI has entrusted Thales Alenia Space with this contract to develop the MPH, giving us, as a leading European company, the opportunity to drive scientific and technological progress in building the first Italian human outpost on the lunar surface. This milestone will further strengthen and advance human space exploration on the Moon and beyond,” said Giampiero Di Paolo, Deputy CEO and Executive Vice President, Observation, Exploration and Navigation at Thales Alenia Space.

About THALES ALENIA SPACE

Drawing on over 40 years of experience and a unique combination of skills, expertise and cultures, Thales Alenia Space delivers cost-effective solutions for telecommunications, navigation, Earth observation, environmental monitoring, exploration, science and orbital infrastructures. Governments and private industry alike count on Thales Alenia Space to design satellite-based systems that provide anytime, anywhere connections and positioning, monitor our planet, enhance management of its resources, and explore our Solar System and beyond. Thales Alenia Space sees space as a new horizon, helping to build a better, more sustainable life on Earth. A joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), Thales Alenia Space also teams up with Telespazio to form the Space Alliance, which offers a complete range of solutions including services. Thales Alenia Space posted consolidated revenues of €2.23 billion in 2024 and has more than 8,100 employees in 7 countries with 15 sites in Europe.

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Investment

• Iridium Communications reported strong Q2 2025 results with $216.9 million in revenue (up 8% YoY), highlighting continued growth in its satellite-based services across commercial and government markets. Space-relevant updates include the ramp-up of its direct-to-device satellite connectivity and expanding applications of its Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) service. The company’s U.S. Space Force EMSS contract, a $738.5M agreement for satellite airtime, continues to anchor Iridium’s government operations, which saw a 1% revenue increase despite subscriber decline. Engineering and support revenue surged 62%, driven by increased government activity.

• Collins Aerospace will expand its manufacturing and R&D operations in Richardson, Texas, creating over 570 new jobs and investing more than $57 million. Supported by a $3.7 million Texas Enterprise Fund grant, the expansion reinforces Texas’ position as a national leader in aerospace and defense innovation.

• Amazon has confirmed that its $139.5 million investment in Florida, including a 100,000-square-foot payload processing facility at Kennedy Space Center, is central to ramping up the launch cadence for Project Kuiper, its 3,232-satellite broadband constellation. The facility supports integration and fueling of Kuiper satellites for missions aboard rockets from ULA, SpaceX, and Blue Origin, enabling Amazon to process over 100 satellites per month and manage three simultaneous launch campaigns, helping relieve payload processing bottlenecks on the increasingly crowded Space Coast.

Partnerships

• Turkey’s first domestically built communications satellite, TÜRKSAT-6A, has completed its first year in geostationary orbit. Developer ASELSAN is now expanding its space technology collaboration with Azerbaijan, with an intention to co-develop the Azerspace-3 satellite through a technology transfer model that supports Azerbaijani engineers and lays the groundwork for an independent regional space industry.

• HII has been awarded a $74 million, five-year task order to provide modeling and simulation capabilities for the U.S. Air Force and Space Force, supporting the AFRL’s Space Vehicles Directorate at Kirtland Air Force Base. The work includes developing operational simulations for space unit training, machine-to-machine decision support tools, and readiness solutions for improving space asset survivability in contested multi-domain environments.

• The U.S. Space Force has released its first-ever International Partnership Strategy, outlining a long-term vision to strengthen global collaboration and integration with allies to maintain a secure, stable, and sustainable space domain. Emphasizing that “spacepower is the ultimate team sport,” the strategy sets three main goals: empowering allies as combat multipliers, maximizing information sharing, and integrating coalition forces across design, development, and operations.

Applications

• Researchers at UC Irvine have discovered a new state of quantum matter within a custom material called hafnium pentatelluride, achieved under extreme magnetic fields up to 70 Tesla. Notably, this quantum phase is highly radiation-resistant, making it a candidate for space-based electronics capable of withstanding deep space environments.

• NASA successfully launched the TRACERS mission on July 24 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 from Vandenberg, deploying two satellites to study magnetic reconnection in Earth’s polar cusps, a process relevant to both aurora formation and geomagnetic storms. The $170M mission will collect over 3,000 data points in a year, advancing our understanding of space weather and its impact on systems like GPS and satellite operations.

• A Vega C rocket is set to launch tonight from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana, carrying five satellites focused on Earth and climate monitoring. The mission, VV27, includes MicroCarb, a French-led satellite that will map global carbon dioxide sources and sinks with unprecedented precision. It also carries four CO3D satellites from CNES and Airbus, which will generate high-resolution 3D maps of Earth’s land surfaces using multispectral optical imaging.

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• Intuitive Machines partnered with San Jacinto College to develop a biopharmaceutical material handling training program, supporting space-based pharmaceutical recovery operations.

• The program builds on existing partnerships with Rhodium Scientific, a commercial space biotech company developing biomanufacturing payloads for Intuitive Machines’ reentry vehicle.

• San Jacinto College will train technicians in NIBRT-certified bioprocessing protocols, ensuring safe handling of pharmaceuticals upon Earth return.

• The initiative supports Intuitive Machines’ Earth Reentry Program, aiming to create a full-scale ground prototype by 2026 and establish Texas as a leader in orbital manufacturing.

PRESS RELEASE — Intuitive Machines, a leading space technology, infrastructure, and services company, today announced a partnership with San Jacinto College to develop a biopharmaceutical material handling training program based on the College’s established curriculum. Together with Intuitive Machines’ biotech partner, Rhodium Scientific, the team believes this initiative establishes an end-to-end commercial pipeline for space-based pharmaceutical production—from orbit to inspection—and helps position Texas at the forefront of orbital manufacturing.

Houston-based San Jacinto College has been a trusted workforce development partner to Intuitive Machines, providing approximately 20 trained composite material handling technicians for spacecraft development since 2019. The College is the only institution in the southern United States offering training certified by the National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training (“NIBRT”), the global benchmark for biopharmaceutical manufacturing excellence.

The new training program will be designed to meet the handling, inspection, and transfer requirements for pharmaceuticals returned to Earth by Intuitive Machines’ reentry vehicle. It builds on an existing partnership with International Space Station provider Rhodium Scientific, America’s first commercial space biotech company, which led the largest biomanufacturing program ever conducted in space with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). Rhodium Scientific is developing biomanufacturing payloads tailored for Intuitive Machines’ reentry vehicle and will also collaborate with San Jacinto College to provide a turnkey science platform.

“Delivering life-improving pharmaceuticals from orbit is only valuable with reliable recovery and processes on Earth,” said Intuitive Machines Chief Technology Officer Tim Crain, Ph.D. “That requires more than a spacecraft—it demands the workforce, facilities, and regulatory alignment to support safe, repeatable operations. San Jacinto College has the credibility and technical depth to make this vision a reality.”

The training program is designed to prepare technicians in NIBRT-standard bioprocessing protocols to receive and manage biopharmaceuticals immediately after reentry. It complements Intuitive Machines’ ongoing development work under a Texas Space Commission grant, which supports progress through critical design review and the creation of a full-scale ground prototype Earth return vehicle. By integrating workforce partners with spacecraft and scientific payload providers, Intuitive Machines is working to create a seamless commercial architecture from orbit to end user.

“We’re proud to grow our long-standing relationship with Intuitive Machines and extend our leadership in biomanufacturing training,” said San Jacinto College Assistant Vice Chancellor and Vice President of Biotechnology Christopher Wild, Ph.D. “With NIBRT-certified programs already in place and our presence at the Houston Spaceport, San Jacinto College is uniquely positioned to train the workforce needed to commercial space-based pharma recovery.”

Looking Ahead

The Phase One grant supporting Intuitive Machines’ Earth Reentry Program will culminate in a full-scale ground mockup tailored to real payloads and use cases in early 2026. The Company believes this foundational phase and its strategic partnerships will help pave the way for future projects to bring the reentry system closer to flight readiness.

As Intuitive Machines advances toward orbital return flights, the Company is engaging stakeholders across industry and government. The collaborations with San Jacinto College and Rhodium Scientific aim to align future landing infrastructure, research opportunities, and funding pathways that deliver lasting economic impact from space.

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• CCC and ECoE signed an MoU to strengthen collaboration between Canada and Cyprus in space technology and Earth observation.

• The agreement was signed in Nicosia by Canadian Ambassador Karine Asselin and attended by Cyprus’s Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation, and Digital Policy.

• The partnership leverages CCC’s contracting expertise and ECoE’s scientific leadership to drive innovation and create commercial opportunities for both countries.

• The MoU supports CCC’s mission to diversify Canadian exports by connecting Canadian companies with global innovation hubs like ECoE.

PRESS RELEASE — CCC is very pleased to announce it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Eratosthenes Centre of Excellence (“ECoE”), a leading Cypriot space innovation and research organization affiliated with the Cyprus University of Technology. This MoU marks a strategic bilateral partnership that will promote collaboration between Canada and Cyprus in the growing space technology and Earth observation sectors.  

The MoU was signed in Nicosia, Cyprus, by Her Excellency Mrs. Karine Asselin, Ambassador of Canada to Greece and High Commissioner to Cyprus, on behalf of CCC and in the presence of Dr. Nicodemos Damianou, Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy of the Republic of Cyprus.

“This agreement aligns with Canada’s commitment to strengthening global collaboration in the space sector. By leveraging CCC’s government-to-government contracting expertise and ECoE’s scientific excellence, we aim to accelerate innovative solutions and expand commercial opportunities for Canadian and Cypriot businesses,” said Bobby Kwon, President and CEO of CCC.

This partnership builds on CCC’s mission of promoting Canada’s export diversification by linking Canadian expertise with global innovation centres. It opens new opportunities for collaboration for Canadian exporters in satellite technology, Earth observation services, space-based training solutions, and related fields. Together, CCC and ECoE will work to produce lasting benefits for communities in Canada, Cyprus, and the broader Eastern Mediterranean region.

About CCC

CCC is Canada’s government to government contracting agency. We help build successful commercial relationships between Canadian businesses and governments around the world through our government to government contracting approach. We are also the U.S. Department of Defense designated contracting authority for procurements from Canada. To learn more about how we have facilitated billions in trade between Canadian businesses and governments around the world, visit ccc.ca.

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• The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) and the National Power Corporation (NPC) signed an agreement to use satellite technology for energy infrastructure planning, disaster response, and environmental resource management.

• The partnership will focus on site selection for energy projects, post-disaster damage assessment, and satellite-based monitoring of dams and watersheds.

• PhilSA will provide technical training and real-time satellite data access to NPC teams, enhancing operational efficiency in remote and disaster-prone areas.

• Both agencies emphasized the role of science and innovation in building a more resilient and data-driven national energy system.

PRESS RELEASE — The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) and the National Power Corporation (NPC) have entered a partnership to harness satellite technology for enhancing the country’s energy infrastructure, disaster resilience, and environmental resource management. This collaboration, formalized through a ceremonial signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on 09 July 2025, will focus on three key areas: 1) suitable project site identification and monitoring, 2) post-disaster recovery assessment, and 3) dams and watershed management.

With the Philippines being highly vulnerable to typhoons and other natural disasters, the partnership between PhilSA and NPC seeks to optimize energy infrastructure planning, ensuring future hybrid power plants, transmission lines, and distribution line projects will be strategically located and monitored during extreme weather events. Post-disaster assessments using satellite imagery will accelerate damage evaluation and power restoration, while satellite-based monitoring of dams and watersheds will improve flood control, water management, and environmental conservation.

As part of the agreement, PhilSA will also conduct capacity development activities and provide technical support to NPC personnel in satellite data management and applications.

“Through this partnership, we’re not just exchanging data or technology, we’re building something more sustainable. With access to near real-time satellite feeds, we’re enabling NPC’s engineers and field teams to extract insights and apply them directly to operations, whether that’s monitoring dams, planning energy projects, or responding to emergencies,” PhilSA Deputy Director General for Space Science and Technology (DDGSST) Gay Jane P. Perez, Ph.D. said.

The collaboration between PhilSA and NPC underscores the commitment of both agencies towards a more resilient Philippines, informed by data, guided by science, and powered by innovation.

“This partnership [with PhilSA] will help us perform our duties more efficiently, more effectively, especially in the planning and execution of projects, watershed management, the location of causes of outages in areas that are affected by the rain, and also planning our very complex supply chain of delivering fuel to 260 powerplants in the furthest last mile regions of the archipelago,” NPC President & CEO Dr. Fernando Martin Y. Roxas.

PhilSA DDGSST Perez and NPC President & CEO Roxas signed the agreement, witnessed by PhilSA Space Information Infrastructure Bureau (SIIB) Director Dr. Ariel C. Blanco and NPC Corporate Affairs Group Vice President Rogel T. Teves.

About PhilSA

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) is the central government agency of the Philippines that plans, develops, and promotes the national space program in line with the Philippine Space Policy. Created in August 2019 under Republic Act No. 11363 (‘The Philippine Space Act’), PhilSA is an attached agency of the Office of the President of the Philippines for purposes of policy and program coordination and to ensure alignment in national policies and priorities.

About NPC

The National Power Corporation (NPC) is a government-owned and controlled corporation (GOCC) duly organized and existing under and by virtue of Republic Act (RA) No. 6395, as amended. It is primarily responsible for developing, generating, and transmitting affordable and reliable electricity, particularly to underserved and unserved areas in the Philippines.

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