Agila (satellite)

Not to be confused with Agila-1.
Agila
Mission typeCommunications
OperatorAstranis
Orbits Corporation
Start of mission
Launch dateDecember 2024 (planned)

Agila is a communications satellite by Astranis Space Technologies and Orbits Corporation which is planned to serve the Philippines.

History

United States-based Astranis Space Technologies and Philippines-based Orbits Corporation announced in November 2023 a partnership to launch at least two MicroGEO satellites named Agila to exclusively serve the Philippine market.[1][2][3] The collaboration is valued US$400 million.[4]

It is meant to provide internet connection to remote areas in the country, as well as select Philippine government agencies and infrastructure such as airports, hospitals, and police stations.[5]

The first Agila satellite will be launched from the United States in December 2024. It is projected to be operational by February 14, 2025 once it establishes its position over the Philippines.[5]

References

  1. ^ Cabato, Luisa (16 November 2023). "2 PH internet sats for launching in 2024 named 'Agila,' 10 million to gain". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
  2. ^ "Lawmakers laud Marcos' 'Agila' internet satellite program for PH far-flung areas". Manila Standard. 17 November 2023. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
  3. ^ "Lawmakers upbeat on 'Agila' internet satellite program". The Philippine Star. 17 November 2023. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
  4. ^ Daanoy, Dano (5 January 2024). "DICT plans to utilize bandwidth from 'Agila' satellite initiative". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
  5. ^ a b Ayeng, Raffy (3 November 2024). "'Agila' satellite launch set in December". Daily Tribune. Retrieved 21 November 2024.