Pakistan has successfully launched its advanced Remote Sensing Satellite (RSS), marking a significant leap in the nation’s space exploration capabilities and scientific collaboration with China.
The satellite was deployed from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre (XSLC) in China and is set to play a crucial role in national development and disaster preparedness.
Engineered by Pakistan’s national space agency, SUPARCO, in collaboration with the China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC) and MICROSAT China, the satellite will provide high-resolution, round-the-clock imaging.
It is expected to enhance operations in key sectors such as urban planning, infrastructure development, agriculture, climate change analysis, disaster mitigation, deforestation tracking, and water resource management.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif commended the mission's success, stating, “Heartfelt congratulations to SUPARCO & the entire team on the successful launch of Pakistan's advanced remote sensing satellite!”
He added that the achievement highlights the strength of “Pakistan-China cooperation, extending beyond borders and into outer space, driven by a shared vision to harness space technology for the betterment of humanity.”
The Prime Minister also emphasized the satellite’s broad utility, noting its applications for CPEC and data-driven solutions in agriculture, urban planning, transportation mapping, and disaster response.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar praised the engineers and scientists from both nations, acknowledging their exemplary cooperation and unwavering commitment to the mission.
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