On this day in space! Aug. 19, 1997: 1st Filipino satellite launches into orbit
August 19 marks the anniversary of the 1997 launch of the Philippines' first satellite, Agila-2. This event catalyzed the nation's growth in the space sector and led to further international collaborations.
Why it matters
The development of national space capabilities is a key indicator of technological progress and international scientific cooperation.
On Aug. 19, 1997, the Philippines' first satellite launched into space atop a Chinese rocket.
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Click for next article Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter On Aug. 19, 1997, the Philippines' first satellite launched into space. Before then, the country's only communications satellite was one that had been purchased from Indonesia after it was already in orbit.
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