Remote Sensing Satellite Launch Paves Way for National Earth Observation System, Chairman SUPARCO
Islamabad – Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO), the National Space Agency of Pakistan, proudly announces a historic achievement with the successful launch of Remote Sensing Satellite from Xichang Satellite Launch Center (XSLC), China.
This significant milestone is a step forward in Pakistan’s journey toward self-reliance and technological excellence in space exploration, achieved through close collaboration between SUPARCO, China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC), and MICROSAT China.
Remote Sensing Satellite will provide imaging capabilities to revolutionize urban planning, disaster management, food security, and environmental protection. It will also greatly aid in monitoring climate change, managing water resources, mapping agricultural patterns and tracking deforestation.
Additionally, the satellite will support precision agriculture to boost crop yields, monitor infrastructure growth and urban expansion, and enable more effective regional planning. It will also enhance disaster management efforts by providing timely warnings for floods, landslides, and earthquakes, while tracking glacier recession and deforestation. Moreover, the satellite will contribute to national development initiatives such as CPEC by mapping transportation networks and identifying geohazard risks.
On this historic occasion, Ahsan Iqbal, Minister for PD&SI, expressed his deep appreciation for the unwavering commitment of engineers, scientists, and technical teams from both SUPARCO and International partners.
Chairman SUPARCO Mohammad Yousaf Khan highlighted that the successful launch of Remote Sensing Satellite will serve as the edifice for an integrated Earth Observation System to support national priorities across multiple sectors and will contribute towards sustainable socio-economic development.
Sohail Majeed is a Special Correspondent at The Diplomatic Insight. He has twelve plus years of experience in journalism & reporting. He covers International Affairs, Diplomacy, UN, Sports, Climate Change, Economy, Technology, and Health.
