ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Pakistan’s new remote sensing satellite has successfully reached orbit and is operational with excellent performance.
The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SPARCO) has confirmed the successful deployment and operational readiness of the country’s advanced remote sensing satellite.
The satellite was launched from Xichang Satellite Launch Centre (XSLC) in China on July 31, 2025.
After the successful launch, the satellite has established stable communication with ground stations and has started transmitting high-resolution images to the ground. This will enable data availability for various national sectors.
The satellite has high-quality imaging capabilities that will revolutionise urban planning, infrastructure development and regional planning while also helping in monitoring urban sprawl and development trends.
It will strengthen the natural disaster management system and enable immediate response by providing timely data for floods, landslides, earthquakes and other hazards.
The satellite will also play a role in environmental protection, such as monitoring glacier melting, deforestation and climate change indicators. The satellite will also help improve agricultural production.
In addition, it will also play a vital role in national development projects such as the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), mapping transport networks, identifying geohazards and enabling efficient use of resources.
The spokesperson of Suparco said that these capabilities will not only improve decision-making in various sectors but will also strengthen sustainable socio-economic development and technological autonomy of Pakistan.
This remarkable achievement highlights Pakistan’s progress in space-based technologies and Suparco’s commitment to strengthening national infrastructure.
Furthermore, it not only helps in achieving self-reliance in space science but also provides new opportunities for development, sustainability and informed decision-making in key sectors
