Philippine Space Agency

About the Logo

The logo is a symbolic representation of an organization. It reflects what the organization stands for as well as its aspirations

Are you curious about the meaning behind PhilSA's logo?

PhilSA’s logo is partly inspired by a cognitive phenomenon known as the “Overview Effect”, a term coined by space philosopher and writer Frank White. It pertains to the shift in awareness reported by some astronauts during spaceflight upon viewing Earth from outer space. This experience of being confronted by the image of Earth’s fragility and smallness amidst the expansive outer space produces, according to the astronauts, a profound understanding of the big picture.

This element references the Pale Blue Dot, a photograph of Earth taken by Voyager 1 space probe from about 6 billion kilometers away. It represents the desire as well as the need to get to know the world from the outside vantage point.

The gradual lightening of the blue shade represents the movement from dark to light, from ignorance to knowing.

In color psychology, blue symbolizes formality, maturity, and trustworthiness.

The 2 lighter shades of blue form a shape that resembles the trail left behind by rockets. This shape represents the characteristic of being a trailblazer: one who paves a new path into the unknown.

The sun and the 3 stars that resemble an arrow pointing upward represent our country’s aspiration to be a space-capable and space-faring nation, and of how this aspiration can benefit the country’s upward progress.

In color psychology, yellow symbolizes optimism, enthusiasm, and curiosity.

The black space stands for the unknown and the exploration of it.

In color psychology, black represents respectability.

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) logo is for official use only and is subject to applicable rules and regulations. The design and layout of the PhilSA logo should be in line with the PhilSA branding guidelines.

Logo Use by PhilSA Entities

Use of the PhilSA logo by its Offices, Bureaus, or Divisions does not require prior approval from the PhilSA Public Relations and Information Division (PRID). However, for reporting purposes, PRID should be informed in writing of events and informational materials for which the logo will be used. The logo can be used for reports, publications, collaterals, and other multimedia materials necessitating the use of PhilSA branding, which may include involvement with external partners, provided that the logo usage guidelines are followed.

Logo Use by Non-PhilSA Entities

Organizations wishing to use the PhilSA logo must submit a written request to the relevant PhilSA Office, Bureau, or Division with which they have a working relationship, such as through project partnerships or event co-organization. This request will be forwarded to the Public Relations and Information Division (PRID) for written approval by the PRID Division Chief through at least an email response. The request must include the following information:

Name and profile of the organization
Nature and purpose of the activity where the PhilSA Logo will be used
Duration of use of the PhilSA logo; and
Prototype or mock-up of the proposed use of the PhilSA logo

The approval granted shall be strictly for the purpose indicated in the request and shall be time-limited, non-transferrable, revocable and non-exclusive. Such approval shall not be extended to any other parties. Authorization to use the PhilSA logo does not grant exclusive rights or allow for its appropriation through registration or other means. Use of PhilSA logo for commercial purposes is not allowed without the proper license from PhilSA.

You may download the PhilSA logo usage guidelines for more information.

For further inquiries, contact the Public Relations and Information Division at publicrelations@philsa.gov.ph.