Suparco launches first indigenous electro-optical satellite

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco) successfully launched on Friday the country’s first indigenous Electro Optical Satellite (EOS) from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre (JSLC), China.

"This remarkable milestone marks a giant leap forward in Pakistan’s journey toward self-reliance and technological excellence in space exploration,” said Suparco, the national space agency of Pakistan, The satellite reportedly delivers timely updates on floods, landslides, and earthquakes for effective response. “The hard work and dedication of Suparco scientists and engineers have brought us to this proud moment. Our indigenous Electro-Optical Satellite (EO-1) on the launcher, marking a significant step forward,” a spokesperson of the Suparco said.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif felicitated the entire nation including the scientists and engineers on successful launch of the country’s first indigenous Electro-Optical (EO-1) satellite from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, China. The prime minister, in a social media post on his X timeline, ‘Soaring higher and higher! Proud moment for the nation as Pakistan proudly launches its first indigenous Electro-Optical (EO-1) satellite

from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, China.’ “Launch of Pakistan’s Indigenous Electro-Optical (EO-1) Satellite marks a momentous milestone in Pakistan’s space journey”, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) in a statement said.