The 2nd Philippine Can Satellite Rocket Competition (PCSRC) 2026, organized by Indiana Aerospace University, successfully concluded its five-day launch campaign, bringing the country’s brightest young minds in aerospace engineering.

As the country’s premier student rocket competition continues to grow, PCSRC reinforces a powerful message: the future of the Philippine space sector depends on empowering students today with the skills, experiences, and confidence needed to lead tomorrow’s aerospace innovations.

The five-day event showcased the growing capabilities of Filipino students in developing mission-driven aerospace systems while promoting collaboration among educational institutions, industry partners, professional organizations, and government agencies committed to advancing space education in the Philippines.

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Outstanding performances were recognized through the following awards:

PhilSA–IAU Minor Awards

• Most Interactive Booth Award
  • Achernauts – De La Salle University
  • Hiraya – Indiana Aerospace University
• Most Professional Team Award
  • Cruxshire – Indiana Aerospace University

IEEE PH AESS/GRSS Award

• Excellence in Remote Sensing Payload Design Award
  • JJK Connection (Batangas State University)

Can Satellite and Rocket High School Category

• 1st Place – Zion (Indiana Aerospace University)
• 2nd Place – Aphelios (Mandaue City Comprehensive High School)
• 3rd Place – Salter (Cebu City Science High School)

Can Satellite and Rocket Undergraduate Category

• 1st Place – Stupefy (Indiana Aerospace University)
• 2nd Place – Baby-4 (Indiana Aerospace University)
• 3rd Place – JJK Connection (Batangas State University)

Beyond the awards and rankings, PCSRC 2026 highlighted the importance of providing students with opportunities to design, build, test, fail, learn, and ultimately succeed through authentic engineering experiences.

Reflecting on the competition, PhilSA representative and structural satellite engineer Engr. Renzo Wee reminded participants and spectators that the true value of the experience extends far beyond medals and trophies. “It’s not about the prizes, it’s not about who is the champion, it’s about what you learn, it’s that you made the rocket and it’s here and now you’re launching it.”