Pakistan to launch indigenous satellite tomorrow

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is all set to launch its indigenous Electro-Optical (EO-1) Satellite tomorrow (Friday) from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre (JSLC), China.

According to the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO), the indigenously developed satellite represents a significant achievement in Pakistan’s space technology journey and is poised to enhance the country’s ability to monitor and manage natural resources, predict and respond to natural disasters, support food security, and drive economic growth through informed decision-making and sustainable development.

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The EO-1 satellite will offer substantial benefits across various sectors in Pakistan. In agriculture, it will enable precision farming by monitoring crops, assessing irrigation needs, predicting yields, and supporting food security initiatives. For urban development, the satellite will assist in tracking infrastructure growth, managing urban sprawl, and aiding city & regional planning efforts. In environmental monitoring and disaster management, it will provide timely updates on floods, landslides, earthquakes, deforestation, and land erosion. Additionally, it will support extraction and conservation strategies for natural resources, including monitoring of minerals, oil and gas fields, glacier recession, and water resources, according to SUPARCO.

The launch of the EO-1 satellite will mark a momentous milestone in Pakistan’s space journey.