The Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco) announced on Saturday that Pakistan’s latest remote-sensing satellite has successfully entered orbit after its launch from China’s Xichang Satellite Launch Centre last month.
According to a statement issued by Suparco, the satellite has established stable links with ground stations and has begun transmitting high-resolution images. This advancement is expected to significantly improve the availability and accuracy of data for multiple national sectors.
Equipped with advanced imaging technology, the satellite will provide critical support in urban and regional planning by monitoring city growth and infrastructure development. It will also play a key role in disaster management, enabling early warnings and swift responses to floods, landslides, earthquakes, and other natural calamities. In addition, it will assist environmental monitoring by tracking glacier melt, deforestation, and climate change indicators.
The satellite—Pakistan’s second remote-sensing system after PRSS-1—will also aid the agriculture sector by enabling precision farming, mapping crop patterns, and ensuring better water resource management, thereby contributing to national food security.
“These enhanced capabilities will not only strengthen decision-making across various fields but also promote sustainable socio-economic growth and reinforce Pakistan’s technological independence,” Suparco said in its statement.
