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PhilSA and Perigee Aerospace Plan 2027 Rocket Launch

November 2, 2026

2 min read

Key Takeaways

PhilSA and Perigee Aerospace collaborate on a rocket launch project.
A 10-member PhilSA team trained in South Korea from August to October 2026.
The launch is planned for 2027 from Lal-lo, Cagayan, with a locally developed payload.
The rocket is Perigee's Blue Whale 0.1, a liquid-propellant sounding rocket.

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Strategic Implications

This partnership may indicate the Philippines' growing interest in developing its own space launch capabilities, which could have implications for the country's aerospace industry and its ability to participate in regional space activities. The collaboration with Perigee Aerospace suggests a focus on building local expertise and capacity, which could be a strategic advantage in the long term.

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What Happened

Philippines and South Korea Partner for Space Launch Capability

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) and South Korea’s Perigee Aerospace are working together on a rocket launch project, with a planned launch in 2027 from Lal-lo, Cagayan. A 10-member PhilSA team trained in South Korea from August to October 2026 on rocket development, assembly, integration, testing, and launch operations. The project aims to launch a locally developed payload on Perigee’s Blue Whale 0.1, a liquid-propellant sounding rocket. This initiative is part of PhilSA’s efforts to build its space launch capabilities, as reported by various outlets, including Malaya and GMA News, and was first announced by PhilSA.

Source | Originally Published: November 2, 2026

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PhilSA and Perigee Aerospace Plan 2027 Rocket Launch

November 2, 2026

2 min read

Key Takeaways

PhilSA and Perigee Aerospace collaborate on a rocket launch project.
A 10-member PhilSA team trained in South Korea from August to October 2026.
The launch is planned for 2027 from Lal-lo, Cagayan, with a locally developed payload.
The rocket is Perigee's Blue Whale 0.1, a liquid-propellant sounding rocket.

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Strategic Implications

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What Happened

Philippines and South Korea Partner for Space Launch Capability

Source | Originally Published: November 2, 2026

Companies Mentioned

Philippine Space Agency Perigee Aerospace Department of Information and Communications Technology Cagayan Economic Zone Authority Ascend International Gateway