Pakistan to Launch Remote Sensing Satellite

The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) proudly announces the upcoming launch of Pakistan’s Remote Sensing Satellite from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center (XSLC), China, on 31 July 2025.

This satellite marks a major milestone in Pakistan’s space program, significantly enhancing Earth observation capabilities. It will support a wide range of national applications, including precision agriculture to boost crop yields, monitoring infrastructure growth and urban sprawl, and enabling regional planning. It will also strengthen disaster management efforts by providing timely warnings for floods, landslides, and earthquakes, while tracking glacier recession and deforestation.

In addition, the satellite will support national development initiatives such as CPEC by mapping transportation networks and identifying geohazard risks. Its data acquisition capabilities under various environmental conditions make it a vital asset for environmental monitoring and resource management.

The launch of this remote sensing satellite, along with its integration into Pakistan’s existing remote sensing fleet — including PRSS-1 (launched in July 2018) and EO-1 (launched in January 2025) — will further strengthen the country’s space-based infrastructure, aligning with the National Space Policy and SUPARCO’s Vision 2047, aiming to position our nation at the forefront of space technology and innovation.