Diwata-1
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Diwata-1 also known as PHL-Microsat-1 was a Philippine microsatellite launched to the International Space Station (ISS) on March 23, 2016, and was deployed into orbit from the ISS on April 27, 2016. It was the first Philippine microsatellite and the first satellite built and designed by Filipinos. It was followed by Diwata-2, launched in 2018.
Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- artificial satellite
- Country
- Philippines
- Mass
- 50
- Manufacturer
- Tohoku University
- Image
- Diwata-1.jpg
- Significant event
- rocket launch
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- launch contractor
- United Launch Alliance
- start time
- 2016-04-27
- Commons category
- Diwata-1
- UTC date of spacecraft launch
- 2016-03-23
- type of orbit
- low Earth orbit
- start point
- Kibo
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- Background
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- Development
- Instruments
- Launch and mission
- Launch from Cape Canaveral
- Deployment into orbit from the ISS
- Operation
- Impact
- See also
- References
Diwata-1 also known as PHL-Microsat-1 was a Philippine microsatellite launched to the International Space Station (ISS) on March 23, 2016, and was deployed into orbit from the ISS on April 27, 2016. It was the first Philippine microsatellite and the first satellite built and designed by Filipinos. It was followed by Diwata-2, launched in 2018.
==Background== Hokkaido University and Tohoku University of Japan initiated a project to send 50 microsatellites into space by 2050. The project will photograph aftermaths of natural disasters, partnering with governments, universities and other organizations based in Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Mongolia, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. Two satellites are commissioned for the Philippine government.
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