PhilSA engineers complete rocket assembly, testing training in South Korea
Engineers from the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) completed training in South Korea on assembling and testing liquid-fueled sounding rockets. This initiative is part of a project to prepare for a demonstration launch in the Philippines in early 2027.
Why it matters
This represents a significant step in the Philippines' efforts to develop domestic aerospace capabilities and attract commercial interest in the space sector.
Manila Bulletin - PhilSA engineers complete rocket assembly, testing training in South Korea
PhilSA engineers complete rocket assembly, testing training in South Korea
Team ready for early 2027 rocket demonstration in Cagayan
Ten engineers from the Philippine Space Agency have learned to assemble and test a liquid-fueled sounding rocket in South Korea.
The sounding rocket and its ground support equipment will be brought to the Philippines for final assembly and testing in Cagayan before the demonstration launch scheduled for early 2027.
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