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Business Recorder
31-07-2025
- Science
- Business Recorder
Pakistan successfully launches Remote Sensing Satellite
In a historic leap towards technological self-reliance, Pakistan on Thursday successfully launched its Remote Sensing Satellite from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center (XSLC) in China. The launch marks a major milestone in the country's space journey and strengthens its position in Earth observation capabilities. The project is the result of a strategic collaboration between the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO), China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC), and MICROSAT China, said a news release issued by SUPARCO. Equipped with advanced imaging technology, the Remote Sensing Satellite will significantly contribute to urban planning, precision agriculture, disaster management, environmental protection, and food security. Pakistan to launch new remote-sensing satellite from China The SUPARCO spokesperson said the satellite is expected to aid in tracking deforestation, glacier recession, and climate change, while also enhancing management of water resources and agricultural land. 'The satellite will also play a crucial role in infrastructure monitoring, mapping transportation networks, and supporting regional planning efforts, particularly in connection with national development projects like the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). It is designed to help identify geohazard risks and provide timely warnings for natural disasters such as floods, earthquakes, and landslides,' he added. On this occasion, Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal congratulated the nation on the successful launch of the Remote Sensing Satellite. He extended warm felicitations to the entire team at SUPARCO, including its engineers and scientists, for achieving this remarkable feat. 'We are deeply grateful to China for its unwavering support and cooperation in this project,' said Iqbal. He confirmed that the satellite has successfully entered its designated orbit and will soon begin delivering critical data for national use. 'We are committed to restoring Pakistan's leadership in space technology. With China's help, we plan to send a Pakistani astronaut into space next year. By 2035, we will also successfully complete our lunar mission and land on the moon,' the planning and development minister said. SUPARCO Chairman Mohammad Yousaf Khan emphasised that the launch lays the foundation for a robust and integrated Earth Observation System. He said the new satellite will serve national priorities and contribute meaningfully to Pakistan's sustainable socio-economic development. The satellite's advanced data acquisition capabilities under varied environmental conditions make it an important tool for environmental monitoring and resource management. Pakistan has made notable progress in its space research efforts in recent months. Earlier this year, China launched Pakistan's indigenously developed Electro-Optical satellite EO-1 from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, aimed at disaster prediction and resource management, Business Recorder reported on Monday. In November last year, SUPARCO revealed plans to send its lunar rover as part of China's Chang'E 8 mission slated for 2028. Moreover, in May 2024, Pakistan launched its first lunar satellite aboard China's Chang'E-6 probe, targeting the moon's far side — a feat China pioneered.
Express Tribune
28-07-2025
- Science
- Express Tribune
Remote sensing satellite launch on 31st
Pakistan will launch a remote sensing satellite on July 31, 2025 from China's Xichang Satellite Launch Center (XSLC), announced the Pakistan Space & Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco) spokesperson on Sunday. This launch marks a significant milestone in Pakistan's space programme, enhancing its earth observation capabilities, the spokesperson added. The satellite will support a wide range of national applications, including precision agriculture to boost crop yields. It will also monitor infrastructure development and urban expansion and enable regional planning. It will also strengthen disaster management efforts by providing early warnings for floods, landslides and earthquakes, while monitoring glacier melt and deforestation. The satellite will aid in mapping transportation networks and identifying geohazards, thereby supporting national development initiatives like the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project. Its data-gathering capabilities across diverse environmental conditions make it a vital asset for environmental monitoring and resource management. This launch, along with the integration of existing remote sensing satellites - PRSS-1 (launched in July 2018) and EO-1 (launched in January 2025) - will further strengthen Pakistan's space-based infrastructure. The initiative aligns with the National Space Policy and Suparco Vision 2047, aiming to position the country at the forefront of space technology and innovation, the spokesperson said.
Al Bawaba
28-04-2025
- Science
- Al Bawaba
China launches satellite for data relay and transmission
Published April 28th, 2025 - 09:31 GMT ALBAWABA – China has launched a new satellite dedicated to data relay and transmission from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center (XSLC) in Sichuan, a province in southwestern China. Also Read China successfully launches new data transmission satellite China launched Tianlian II-05 satellite The Tianlian II-05 satellite was launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center (XSLC) in Sichuan, a province in southwestern China, for data relay and transmission Tianlian II-05 satellite was launched aboard a Long March-3B carrier rocket and successfully entered its planned orbit, according to People's Daily Online, the official newspaper of the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party. Notably, the Tianlian II-05 is a second-generation Chinese satellite designed to relay and transmit data while operating in geosynchronous orbit. It is intended to provide data transmission, telemetry, tracking, and control services. China on Sunday successfully sent the country's second-generation geosynchronous orbit data-relay satellite Tianlian II-05 into the planned orbit via a Long March-3B carrier rocket from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, marking the 572nd… — China Science (@ChinaScience) April 28, 2025 It is worth noting that China launched another satellite earlier this month. The country secretly launched the TJS-17 satellite from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center (XSLC), also known as the Xichang Space Center—a spaceport located in Zeyuan Town, Sichuan Province. The TJS-17 satellite was reportedly intended to test surrounding communication systems and related technologies. Due to the secrecy surrounding the launch, experts believe the mission may be associated with electronic intelligence gathering, orbital object inspection, and early warning capabilities. Also Read China launches secret satellite into orbit © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba (
