Niño Ged Alajid
Aerospace Researcher & Innovator | Founder, Bitoon Aerospace Tech
Aspiring Aerospace Engineer | Writer, Content Strategist & Crypto Enthusiast
contact.ninoged@gmail.com
Niño Ged Alajid is an aerospace researcher, innovator, and founder of Bitoon Aerospace Technologies, where he spearheads the development of innovative space technologies and provides strategic consultancy to organizations expanding their aerospace capabilities (read more details)…
On the international stage, Alajid served as a delegate at the 11th Asia-Pacific Space Generation Workshop and the 31st Asia-Pacific Regional Space Agency Forum (APRSAF-31), where he participated in the Enhancement of Space Capability Working Group. In these forums, he collaborated on evidence-based policy proposals leveraging Copernicus Earth Observation data to address climate resilience, disaster risk management, and sustainable development across the Asia-Pacific region.
Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering at CATS Aero College Inc. He is the Vice-Chairman of the Supreme Student Council (2025-Present) and the Former Vice-President of the Aeronautical Engineering Student’s Assemblage (2024-2025). As Director-General of AERONEXA, aerospace research organization (2025-Present), he guides advanced research teams in CanSatellite development, rocket engineering, and competitive robotics initiatives.
As Software, Data & Electronics Designer for the Philippine Can Satellite Rocket Competition, he led the development of embedded software, control algorithms, custom PCB design, real-time telemetry systems, and data logging infrastructure — earning the “Highest Technical Advancement” award for delivering an innovative and technically superior solution.
Recognized as one of PH100’s brightest minds and awarded by Stellar PH in 2025, Alajid exemplifies the integration of visionary leadership, rigorous technical capability, and commitment to advancing aerospace innovation as an aspiring Filipino astronaut.
Support Niño Ged in Philippine Can Satellite and Rocket Competition 2026
LOOKING FOR SPONSORS!!!
Last year, our team won the Highest Technical Advancement award in the Can-Satellite Category.
Me and the Can Satellite I developed last Philippine Cansat and Rocket Competition 2025
I developed an unsynchronized data acquisition algorithm that captures sensor data without blocking buffer memory, enabling faster update rates and freeing compute resources for SD card operations, Madgwick-based attitude estimation, and telemetry.
What will I develop now?
Project Background
The previous CanSatellite mission focused on RF detection, identifying active radio transmitters such as mobile phones during descent, and resulted in the development of an award-winning unsynchronized data acquisition system, fully compliant with competition hardware and operational constraints.
Building on this same architecture, we will replace the RF Detector into a Land Surface Temperature (LST) Detector. To address a key limitation, accurate yaw determination is achieved through the integration of a photoresistor-based sun tracking system and a full Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS) combining magnetometer, gyroscope, and accelerometer data.
Furthermore, due to the 8×8 pixel output of the LST sensor, an efficient low-bandwidth telemetry system is implemented to transmit thermal data without exceeding power, bandwidth, or data-rate limits. These improvements enable spatially meaningful thermal mapping while remaining strictly within the technical, volume, and communication constraints defined by the competition.
CanSatellite Technologies to be Developed
Photoresistor-Based Sun Tracking System – Design and implement a sun-tracking system using photoresistors to reliably determine the yaw orientation of the CanSatellite.
Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS) – Develop an AHRS to accurately determine the attitude of the CanSatellite, enabling precise determination of the pointing direction of the Land Surface Temperature sensor and correct spatial mapping of the measured data.
Low-Bandwidth Progressive Image Telemetry System – Develop a progressive image telemetry system that converts captured images into packetized data suitable for transmission over a low-bandwidth HC-12 RF link, enabling ground-based image reconstruction while operating within CanSatellite communication constraints.
Engineering Challenge: Rocket System
Novel Flight Computer Development
Design, build, and test a new flight computer architecture incorporating the Unsynchronized Data Acquisition System for high-rate and reliable rocket telemetry and sensor data gathering.
Crescenciano 2 Rocket Platform
Develop Crescenciano 2, the next-generation iteration of Crescenciano 1, incorporating lessons learned from the PCSRC 2025 flight and integrating the newly developed flight computer and data acquisition systems.
The Goal: Php 100 000
Cost Breakdown
- PHP 30,000 – Competition Registration Fee (February 13, 2026 deadline)
- PHP 0 – Airfare and Accommodation (Cebu-based participation)
- PHP 70,000 – Satellite and Rocket Development, including the recovery system, as well as expenses on COTS Flight Computer, as well as testing expenses and buffer for failures.
Transparency Commitment
> For transparency, a detailed post-competition expense report will be provided upon request. This can be released within seven (7) days after the competition.
Marketing Tokens
> Sponsors may opt to have their logo or brand displayed on the rocket or Can-Satellite as a sticker. We may also produce branded visual content (photo or video) featuring the satellite and rocket with a sticker of your brand on it in a 1.5 by 1.5 inch.
Physical Tokens
> Sponsors who wish to receive a physical token may request a 3D-printed miniature keychain of either the rocket or the satellite depending if we have extra materials for 3D printing, and extra funds to deliver them. But if you’re Cebu-based, I could give it to you personally.
Contact me on LinkedIn if you want to support me on participating this competition. (If you don’t have linked in, you can contact me on my WhatsApp, Viber, or my Phone Number: +63 995 022 5226. Or on my external email: contact.ninoged@gmail.com.
Education and Extra-Curriculars
BSc in Aeronautical Engineering
CATS Aero College Inc.
Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
2022 – Present
Vice-Chairman
CATS Aero College Inc., Supreme Student Council
August 2025 – Present
- Elected as the Vice-Chairman of the CATS-SSC. Responsible for policymaking and serving as the head of the Sponsorships and Partnerships Committee. Tasked with creating new rules for the newly reestablished organization as it transitions from a parliamentary to a democratic system.
- Vice-Chairman for the Committee that organized the Acquaintance Party for the entire student body of 800 students.
- Organized a school-based donation drive for the victims of the Northern Cebu Earthquake.
Vice-President
CATS Aero College Inc., Aeronautical Engineering Student’s Assemblage (AESA)
October 2024 – October 2025
- Elected as Vice President of AESA, the official departmental organization representing over 250 Aeronautical Engineering students at CATS Aero College Inc.
- Organized and implemented various events and programs for the betterment of the Aeronautical Engineering student body, extended to the other non-AE students, such as Helmet Racks, Aeromercado, and Aerofest (Intramurals 2024).
Board of Directors
CATS Aero College Inc., Aerospace Engineers’ Research Organization for New Exploration and Advancements (AERONEXA)
October 2024 – Present
- Appointed as a Board Director for the school’s research organization dedicated to advancing aerospace engineering through innovative exploration and research initiatives.
- Worked as the lead research team on Cansatellites and Rockets.
Director-General
CATS Aero College Inc., Aerospace Engineers’ Research Organization for New Exploration and Advancements (AERONEXA)
July 2025 – Present
- Appointed as a Director-General for the school’s research organization spearheading the advancement of aerospace engineering through innovative exploration and research initiatives.
- Leading the new generation of members to the Roboquest 2025 Robotics Competition in Danao, Cebu.
Post and Publication Committee
CATS Aero College Inc., Aeronautical Engineering Student’s Assemblage – Cebu City
January 2024 – Present
- Experienced in writing captions for a Facebook page of an in-school organization of around 200+ students contributing to the overall improvement of content quality and effectiveness.
Member
CATS Quick Response Team
August 2025 – Present
First Aid Training, as well as Bandaging and Splinting.
Senior High School Diploma
Accountancy, Business and Management
Babag National High School Senior High School
Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, Philippines
2020 – 2022
Junior High School Diploma
Cordova Catholic Cooperative School
Cordova Cebu, Philippines
2016 – 2022
Delta Company Commander
Cordova Catholic Cooperative School, Citizenship Advancement Training Unit 1 Officers
March 2019 – August 2023
- Led and managed 70+ individuals across two platoons and their leaders, achieving the rank of Cadet Captain through student military and leadership training.
Volunteer First Aid Responder
Cordova Catholic Cooperative School, Bureau of Fire Protection – Cordova
October 2019 – April 2020
- One of the top performers in 3 days of training in CPR, Basic Life Support, and Urban Rescue Operations Seminar. A team leader of first-aid responders during municipal and school-related events such as pageants, festivals, municipal night, Misa de Gallo, and other activities in case of emergency.
School Fire Brigade
Cordova Catholic Cooperative School, Bureau of Fire Protection – Cordova
July 2019 – April 2020
Underwent a 3-day seminar regarding fire safety, prevention, and mitigation which firefighters have trained us to deploy water hoses and fire extinguishers. Participated in a drill on a fire truck to extinguish a simulated fire.