Pakistan launches remote sensing satellite from China to tackle climate challenges
The satellite was launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre in China with technical support from Pakistan's Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO), which played a key role in the launch.
"The Satellite is expected to play a critical role in addressing pressing challenges including floods, landslides, glacier melt and deforestation," according to state-run Radio Pakistan.
Planning and Development Minister Ahsan Iqbal hailed the development in a social media post: "Today marks another proud moment for our nation as Pakistan successfully launches its fourth Earth Observation Satellite under the URAAN (flight) Pakistan Space Program from the XiChang Space Centre, China." Iqbal praised SUPARCO's contribution and said the achievement reflects the growing strength of Pakistan-China space cooperation. "This milestone not only enhances Pakistan's technological capabilities but also takes Pakistan-China Iron Brotherhood beyond the skies," he added in his post on X.
URAAN Pakistan is a transformative initiative designed to spotlight and advance crucial projects and reforms set forth in the country's national economic transformation plan.
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