{"id":23226,"date":"2025-08-18T13:36:56","date_gmt":"2025-08-18T13:36:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gsrra.com\/?p=23226"},"modified":"2025-08-18T13:36:58","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T13:36:58","slug":"eyes-in-the-sky-pakistans-new-satellite-goes-live-to-power-progress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gsrra.com\/?p=23226","title":{"rendered":"Eyes in the sky: Pakistan\u2019s new satellite goes live to power progress"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

High-tech remote sensing satellite to boost agriculture and disaster response<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Pakistani satellite has successfully established stable communication with ground stations and is transmitting high-resolution imagery. Photo for illustrative purpose only<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eyes in the Sky: Pakistan\u2019s new satellite goes live to power progress<\/p>\n\n\n\n

High-tech remote sensing satellite to boost agriculture, disaster response, and development across the nation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DubaiL Pakistan\u2019s newest remote sensing satellite, launched last month from China\u2019s Xichang Satellite Launch Centre, is now fully operational, the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission<\/a> (Suparco) confirmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The satellite has successfully established stable communication with ground stations and is transmitting high-resolution imagery, poised to revolutionise decision-making in key sectors including urban development, precision agriculture, disaster management, and climate monitoring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Orbiting earth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This latest addition joins an expanding fleet of Pakistani satellites orbiting Earth. One of the earliest, the Pakistan Remote Sensing Satellite-1 (PRSS-1), launched in 2018, continues to operate in Sun-Synchronous Low Earth Orbit (LEO), providing free satellite imagery for academic research. In 2025, PAUSAT-1, a collaborative project between Pakistan Air University and Istanbul Technical University, was also launched, underscoring the growing role of academic institutions in space research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Major milestone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Earlier this year, Pakistan celebrated a major milestone with the launch of its first fully indigenous satellite, PRSC-EO1, an electro-optical Earth observation satellite developed entirely by local engineers at Suparco. Launched in January 2025, PRSC-EO1 represents a critical step toward self-reliance in space technology, APP reported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Newest satellite<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to Suparco, the newest satellite is equipped with advanced imaging capabilities that can monitor urban sprawl, track infrastructure growth, and support smarter regional planning. For a disaster-prone country like Pakistan, the satellite\u2019s real-time data will also enhance early warning systems and rapid response efforts in the event of floods, earthquakes, and landslides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Environmental scientists will gain a powerful tool to study glacier melt, deforestation, and long-term climate change, vital in a region deeply affected by global warming. The satellite is also expected to significantly advance precision agriculture by mapping crop cycles and optimising irrigation and water use, critical for food security in an increasingly resource-stressed region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Strategic initiative<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The satellite will contribute to strategic initiatives such as the China\u2014Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) by supporting infrastructure development, resource allocation, and geohazard risk management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThese capabilities collectively enhance national decision-making, promote sustainable socio-economic development, and strengthen Pakistan\u2019s technological autonomy,\u201d Suparco stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With multiple successful launches in recent years and a growing emphasis on domestic innovation, Pakistan\u2019s space program is fast emerging as a key player in regional space and Earth observation initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reference Link:- https:\/\/gulfnews.com\/world\/asia\/pakistan\/eyes-in-the-sky-pakistans-new-satellite-goes-live-to-power-progress-1.500235704<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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