The PhilSA shall exercise the following powers and functions:

• I. Policy, Planning and Coordination
  • (a) Assist the State in the creation, development and implementation of national and international space policies;
  • (b) Plan, direct, manage and implement programs and projects relating to scientific space R&D and the application of space technology;
  • (c) Take hold of money, securities or other personal or movable property by gift or bequest and expend, administer or dispose of any such money, securities or property subject to the terms, if any, on which the gift or bequest was made in such manner as shall best promote the PhilSA’s objectives;
  • (d) Implement the Philippine Space Development and Utilization Policy;
  • (e) Coordinate all space activities of various sectors and stakeholders in the Philippines, in accordance with existing laws; and
  • (f) Provide appropriate and accurate advice to the President of the Philippines and other government agencies on space-related issues and concerns.
• II. Improved Public Access and Resource-Sharing
  • (a) Develop, construct, acquire, manage, maintain and operate space research, development and operation facilities and systems on behalf of the Philippine Government for use of various government agencies and other stakeholders; and
  • (b) Assist departments and other agencies of the State, as well as the private sector, in the utilization of SSTA and data/information to aid in the performance of their respective mandates and duties.
• III. Research and Development (R&D)
  • (a) Perform basic and applied R&D relating to SSTA in collaboration with universities, industries and other institutions;
  • (b) Design, develop and construct space systems and facilities necessary thereof, as well as launch, track and operate the satellites on behalf of the Philippine Government; and
  • (c) Promote the growth of space S&T through R&D.
• IV. Education and Capacity Building
  • (a) Establish programs that would develop space education and promote public awareness;
  • (b) Provide grants and contributions in support of programs or projects relating to scientific or industrial space R&D and application of space technology; and
  • (c) Provide services and facilities for the use by entities conducting academic R&D relating to SSTA.
• V. Industry Development
  • (a) Promote the development of a robust and vibrant local space industry and economy;
  • (b) Promote the transfer and diffusion of space technology throughout the Philippine industry;
  • (c) Encourage the commercial exploitation of space capabilities, technology, information, facilities and systems;
  • (d) License, sell or otherwise make available any patent, copyright, industrial design, trademark, trade secret or other like property controlled; and
  • (e) Disseminate the results of R&D activities and promote the utilization thereof, except when information is deemed confidential for national welfare and security and for the protection of intellectual property rights.
• VI. International Cooperation
  • (a) Cooperate with space-related agencies of other countries in the peaceful use and development of space;
  • (b) Maintain a national registry of space objects in accordance with the United Nations Convention on Registration of Objects Launched into Outer Space and other international guidelines;
  • (c) Enter into contracts, memoranda of understanding/ agreement or other arrangements in behalf of the State, in consultation with the Department of Foreign Affairs and/or other concerned agencies;
  • (d) Establish and maintain linkages with other national space agencies and organizations; and
  • (e) Represent the Philippines in the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Use of Outer Space and other similar space-related forums, assemblies and organizations.