In a major milestone for Pakistan’s space ambitions, the country has successfully launched a state-of-the-art remote sensing satellite developed by the Space & Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO). The launch marks a significant leap forward in Pakistan’s national space journey and is poised to greatly enhance its monitoring and planning capabilities across multiple sectors.
The newly deployed satellite, equipped with cutting-edge imaging systems, is expected to play a critical role in urban planning, disaster management, agricultural development, and environmental monitoring. Its advanced sensors will aid in predicting and mitigating natural disasters such as floods, earthquakes, landslides, glacier melts, and deforestation — enabling data-driven decision-making in climate resilience and resource management.
Officials state the satellite will also support key national initiatives, including the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), contributing to geospatial mapping and infrastructure planning essential to the multi-billion-dollar development program.
With this launch, Pakistan adds another powerful asset to its growing space fleet, which already includes the Pakistan Remote Sensing Satellite-1 (PRSS-1), launched in 2018, and the Electro-Optical Satellite EO-1, launched earlier this year in January 2025. The new PRSS satellite aligns with the objectives of the National Space Policy and Vision 2047, which envisions Pakistan as a technologically advanced and spacefaring nation.
The mission was carried out in collaboration with China, underscoring the deepening space cooperation between the two countries.
