The Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) on Saturday announced the successful deployment and operational readiness of Pakistan’s advanced remote sensing satellite, marking a major step forward in the country’s space exploration program.
The satellite, launched on July 31, 2025, from China’s Xichang Satellite Launch Centre (XSLC), has established stable communication with ground stations and begun transmitting high-resolution images, SUPARCO confirmed in a press release.
Equipped with state-of-the-art imaging capabilities, the satellite is expected to transform urban planning, infrastructure development, and regional planning by enabling detailed monitoring of urban expansion and growth patterns. It will also enhance disaster management by providing timely alerts for floods, landslides, and earthquakes.
In addition, the system will support agricultural development by mapping crop cycles, improving water resource management, and contributing to food security. The satellite is also expected to play a crucial role in national projects such as the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), aiding in mapping transport networks, identifying geohazards, and ensuring efficient resource utilisation.
This achievement adds to Pakistan’s growing list of space milestones. Earlier this year, China launched Pakistan’s indigenously developed Electro-Optical satellite EO-1, designed for disaster prediction and resource management. SUPARCO has also unveiled plans to send a lunar rover on China’s Chang’E 8 mission in 2028.
Other recent advances include the launch of PakSat-MM1, which expanded high-speed internet access, and iCube Qamar, a student-built satellite that captured remarkable lunar images, showcasing the innovation and talent of Pakistan’s young scientists.
The latest deployment underlines Pakistan’s steady progress in space research, with its expanding space program now contributing not only to national development but also to global scientific advancements.
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