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Join us this 8-12 of August 2025 for the first-ever PSSARC & STARSPH Ideathon, where space science meets innovation.
LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE (LOC)
Harlee Quizzagan | Mark Angelo Purio | Daryl Joe Santos | Kristine Jane Atienza
SCIENTIFIC ORGANIZING COMMITTEE (SOC)
Reinabelle Reyes | Dylan Josh Lopez | Reuel Normal Marigza | Bernadette Detera | Ernest Macalalad | Ma. Rosario Ramos | Florence Basubas | Bernard Isaiah Lo
Last August 11 and 12, a landmark event in the history of Philippine's Astronomy and Space Science field happened.
DAY 1
DAY 2
The first ever Philippine Space Science and Astronomy Research Conference came to life, and found its place among the stars.
More photos can be viewed from our Facebook page and our Google Drive link.
LATEST NEWS
NEW
August 11-12, 2025
PSSARC has finally happened, and launched into a successful two-day program! Students and professionals come together to commemorate the growth of this field in the Philippines and learn from one another.
Surprise guest Aisha Bowe of the first all-female crew from Blue Origin paid a visit.
August 10, 2025
Due to popular demand, we're excited to announce that select segments of PSSARC 2025 will be livestreamed!
Tune in on our FB and IG pages for the Welcoming Remarks, Opening Remarks, Keynote Speeches, and Closing Remarks—live and online.
August 3, 2025
Our program flow is finally released! Click here to view our agenda. See you at the Co Po Ty Hall at Adamson University on Aug. 11-12, 2025!
August 1, 2025
Our speakers for the Space Science and Astronomy for Outreach and Education session have now been announced! Click here to view our speakers' abstracts.
July 25, 2025
Our speakers for the Space Science and Astronomy for Development session have now been announced! Click here to view our speakers' abstracts. We also encourage everyone to register soon before slots are out.
July 18, 2025
Our speakers for the Space Sciences session have now been announced! Click here to view our speakers' abstracts.
July 17, 2025
Our Ideathon competition is temporarily postponed as we recalibrate for a bigger, brighter launch. All Ideathon registrants are requested to contact our organizers for further instructions. Please visit our social media accounts and website regularly for updates about our Ideathon competition.
July 15, 2025
Our official website is published, together with the abstracts of our conference speakers for the Astronomy and Astrophysics session! Click here to view our speakers' abstracts.
July 13, 2025
Our Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) initiatives for PSSARC are now published! In addition, we are opening our mobile planetarium show, meteorite and scale model exhibit, and film showing to the public. We are encouraging students of all ages, teachers, and the rest of the public to register here to secure your spot! See below for more details.
July 11, 2025
Our conference speakers for the Astronomy and Astrophysics session! Click here to view the details of our speakers.
July 10, 2025
July 9, 2025
July 8, 2025
July 7, 2025
Our call for ambassadors is finally closed. Thank you to everyone who applied; please wait for our email notification as we review everyone's application.
Participants can file for CPD units through Self-Directed Learning (SDL). More details here.
Early bird registration for the conference is extended until July 15, 2025. Register here now!
In a glance
ABOUT THE EVENT
1st Space Technology Applications for Resilient Solutions for the Philippines (STARSPH) Ideathon
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Temporarily postponed
A collaborative ideathon from students and young professionals addressing real-world challenges in the Philippines.
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2 days
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60 participants
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2 working groups
#Ideathon #SpaceTech #Innovation #ResilientSolutions
1st Philippine Space Science and Astronomy Research Conference (PSSARC)
11-12 August 2025
A premier conference bringing together researchers, students, and professionals in space science and astronomy.
2 days
200 participants
4 session topics
#SpaceResearch #Astronomy #ScienceConference
KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE
Facilitate knowledge sharing between students, researchers, and educators in space science.
COLLABORATION
Foster collaboration and innovation in space science and related fields.
FUTURE GROWTH
Explore opportunities for growth in Philippine space science and astronomy.
IDEATHON WORKING GROUPS
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Disaster Risk Reduction & Management
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Biodiversity and Conservation
CONFERENCE KEY THEMES & FOCUS AREAS
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Space Science and Astronomy for Development
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Space Science and Astronomy for Outreach and Education
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Astronomy and Astrophysics
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Space Sciences
Featured keynote speakers
Learn from the experts
Meet our distinguished lineup of speakers who will share their knowledge and insights during the conference.
Hsiang-Kuang Chang
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Professor
National Tsing Hua University
Gaitee Hussain
Space Sciences
SpSpace
Head of Science Division
European Space Agency
Christopher Go
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Assistant Professor
University of San Carlos
Reinabelle Reyes
Space Science and Astronomy for Development
Director IV, Space Science Missions Bureau, Philippine Space Agency
Dr. Rogel Mari Sese
Space Science and Astronomy for Outreach and Education
Director, ADDventure Innovation Center and Chairperson for the Aerospace Engineering Department, Adamson de Davao University
...and more!
More details on our speakers are posted on our Speakers pages.
Gil Nonato Santos
Space Sciences
Full Professor
De La Salle University
Ma. Rosario Ramos
Space Science and Astronomy for Outreach and Education
Chief of the Space Science and Astronomy Section at the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration
A Universe for all
INCLUSIVITY, DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND ACCESSIBILITY (IDEA) INITIATIVES
We are building a conference where everyone can reach for the stars. We will be introducing IDEA initiatives in the conference in the hopes of achieving this objective.
SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS
BRAILLE SIGNAGES
COLOR CODE LABELS
We will have qualified sign language interpreters to ensure that deaf and hard-of-hearing participants can fully engage in the conference.
Important areas around the venue will feature braille signage for blind and low-vision participants.
Participants will be given color code labels to show their communication preference:
Green – Open to talk with anyone
Yellow– Prefer familiar faces
Red – Prefer limited or no interaction
SERVICE DOG ETIQUETTE
Some attendees may have service dogs for medical or psychological support. Please don’t distract or touch them—they’re working!
PREFERRED GENDER PRONOUNS (PGPs)
Pronouns matter. You might see the following pronouns on participants' name tags:
She/her, He/him
They/them
Ze/hir — and more!
Respect what’s on each person’s badge.
STUDY ON IDEA INTIATIVES IN PSSARC
The participants will be asked to assess the IDEA initiatives of the conference as part of a study by the organizers.
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Several IDEA initiatives will be implemented only on the second day of the conference to test their effectiveness.
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Consent to participate in the study will be asked for before the conference via email.
Public exhibits for all
FREE MOBILE PLANETARIUM SHOW, METEORITE AND SCALE MODEL EXHIBIT, AND FILM SHOWING
We are opening the gates of Adamson University to the public for a free entry to a mobile planetarium show, a meteorite and scale model exhibit, and a film showing. We highly encourage interested participants to register as soon as possible to secure slots, as they will be limited.
Our sponsors
Supported by Industry Leaders
We thank our sponsors and partners for making this event possible and supporting the advancement of space science in the Philippines.
Co-presenters
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
In partnership with
Association Partner
Media Sponsors
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