ISLAMABAD: Pakistan launched on Friday its Indigenous Electro-Optical (EO-1) Satellite, marking a momentous milestone in Pakistan’s space journey.
A press release issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR); the EO-1 satellite offers substantial benefits across various sectors in Pakistan.
“In agriculture, it will enable precision farming by monitoring crops, assessing irrigation needs, predicting yields, and supporting food security initiatives.”
It would also help streamline urban development planning by assisting in tracking infrastructure growth and, managing urban sprawl.
So far as the environmental monitoring and disaster management is concerned, it will provide timely updates on floods, landslides, earthquakes, deforestation, and land erosion. Additionally, it will support monitoring of minerals, oil and gas fields, glacier recession, and water resources.
This achievement is set to position advanced space technology capabilities at the forefront of national progress and development, aligning with the goals of National Space Policy.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif termed it a proud moment for the nation.
He said, in a post on social media platform X, from predicting crop yields to tracking urban growth, Electro-Optical satellite is a leap forward in the country’s journey towards progress. He congratulated the scientists and engineers for their dedication and great team effort.
Soaring higher and higher !
Proud moment for the nation as 🇵🇰 proudly launches its first indigenous Electro-Optical (EO-1) satellite from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, China.From predicting crop yields to tracking urban growth, #EO1 is a leap forward in our journey… pic.twitter.com/EJX3MY8Kgh
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) January 17, 2025
“Spearheaded by SUPARCO [Space & Upper Atmosphere Research Commission], this demonstrates nation’s growing capabilities in space science and technology,” the premier said.