Pakistan’s recently launched remote sensing satellite has become operational after its successful deployment in space. It was launched last month from China’s Xichang Satellite Launch Centre.
According to a statement from the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO), “The satellite has established stable contact with ground stations and begun capturing and transmitting high-resolution imagery, greatly enhancing data availability and reliability for various national sectors.”
The satellite will provide high-quality imaging capabilities to support a wide range of applications. It is expected to revolutionize urban planning, infrastructure development, and regional planning by monitoring urban expansion and growth trends.
Additionally, the satellite will strengthen disaster management efforts by providing timely data for early warnings and rapid responses to floods, landslides, and earthquakes. It will also assist in environmental protection by tracking glacier recession, deforestation, and climate change indicators.
As the country’s second remote sensing satellite after PRSS-1, it will improve agricultural productivity through precision farming, crop mapping, and better water resource management, contributing to food security.
Furthermore, it will play a strategic role in national development projects like the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) by mapping transportation networks, identifying geo-hazard risks, and facilitating efficient resource allocation.
SUPARCO concluded, “Collectively, these capabilities will not only improve decision-making across multiple sectors but also promote sustainable socio-economic development and strengthen Pakistan’s technological autonomy.”
