Key points
- Satellite was launched from Xichang Satellite Launch Center in China
- This marks another proud moment for the nation: Pakistani minister
- Says Pakistan aims to successfully complete its programme to reach the Moon by 2035
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission has successfully launched a new remote sensing satellite.
Radio Pakistan reported that it was launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in China.
The Satellite is expected to play a critical role in addressing pressing challenges including floods, landslides, glacier melt and deforestation.
Pakistan’s Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has congratulated the nation on the successful launch of new remote sensing satellite.
“Another proud moment”
In a post on his X handle, (formally known as Twitter), he wrote, this marks another proud moment for the nation. He said Pakistan Space Programme has once again soared to new heights.
🇵🇰🇨🇳Today, Pakistan marks a monumental moment in our journey towards space leadership as we proudly launch our Fourth Earth Observation Satellite, a shining symbol of national innovation, strategic foresight, and global partnership. ✌️
Alhamdulillah! 🇵🇰
Planning Minister Ahsan… pic.twitter.com/eVudNDr7uc
— Ministry of Planning and Development (@PlanComPakistan) July 31, 2025
Ahsan Iqbal said this achievement showcases the dedication and excellence of SUPARCO and its brilliant team, pushing Pakistan further into the frontiers of space technology.
The minister said that Pakistan would restore its leadership role in space technology. He said that next year, with Chinese support, a Pakistani astronaut would be sent into space. He further said that Pakistan aims to successfully complete its programme to reach the Moon by 2035.
Major milestone
In a statement issued on Thursday, Pakistan’s Foreign Office spokesperson said that in a major milestone for space exploration and technological progress, Pakistan today successfully launched its Remote Sensing Satellite from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre (XSLC) in China.
The statement said that the satellite will provide high-resolution, round-the-clock imaging, significantly strengthening Pakistan’s capabilities in urban planning, infrastructure development, disaster management and mitigation, agricultural monitoring, food security, environmental protection, deforestation tracking, climate change analysis, and water resource management.
With this latest success, Pakistan reaffirms its position among the community of space-faring nations, leveraging innovation to pursue a more secure, sustainable, and prosperous future, the statement added.
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, commended the dedication of the engineers, scientists, and technical teams from SUPARCO Pakistan and CETC and MICROSAT China for their exemplary cooperation and unwavering commitment to the mission.
