Bangla Press Desk: The Pakistan space research agency is set to fire into space an advanced Earth observation satellite, potentially jointly developed with China, on 31 July from a Chinese launchpad, building on the launch of the country's first indigenous satellite in January.
As per the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO), Pakistan’s Remote Sensing Satellite (PRSS) will be launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre (XSLC) in China.
The mission marks a significant stride in Pakistan’s pursuit of space technology, promising to dramatically expand Earth observation capabilities, Geo TV reported citing a statement issued by the commission.
Equipped with state-of-the-art imaging systems, the satellite will support a range of national applications — from precision agriculture and urban planning to environmental monitoring and disaster management, the statement added.
Pakistan set to launch advanced observation satellite Thursday
Banglapress
Published: 23 September 2025, 10:25 AM
Bangla Press Desk: The Pakistan space research agency is set to fire into space an advanced Earth observation satellite, potentially jointly developed with China, on 31 July from a Chinese launchpad, building on the launch of the country's first indigenous satellite in January.
As per the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO), Pakistan’s Remote Sensing Satellite (PRSS) will be launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre (XSLC) in China.
The mission marks a significant stride in Pakistan’s pursuit of space technology, promising to dramatically expand Earth observation capabilities, Geo TV reported citing a statement issued by the commission.
Equipped with state-of-the-art imaging systems, the satellite will support a range of national applications — from precision agriculture and urban planning to environmental monitoring and disaster management, the statement added.
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