Pakistan Set to Launch Indigenous EO-1 Satellite

Satellite to be launched from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in China

Mon Jan 13 2025
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Indigenous Electro-Optical (EO-1) is set for Launch on January 17, 2025.

The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) announced on Monday that the satellite will be launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre (JSLC) in China.

The launch will mark a significant milestone in Pakistan’s space exploration and technological advancements.

The commission said in a statement, “The launch of the indigenous EO-1 mission reflects SUPARCO’s dedication and expertise in advancing Pakistan’s technological capabilities in space science and innovation.”

Indigenously developed

This indigenously developed satellite represents a significant achievement in Pakistan’s space technology journey.

It is poised to enhance the country’s ability to monitor and manage natural resources and predict and respond to natural disasters.

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“It will support food security and drive economic growth through informed decision-making and sustainable development, the exploratory body said.

“The EO-1 satellite offers substantial benefits across various sectors in Pakistan.”

In agriculture, Suparco said, it would enable precision farming by monitoring crops, assessing irrigation needs, predicting yields, and supporting food security initiatives.

The EO-1 satellite offers substantial benefits across various sectors in Pakistan.” – SUPARCO

The statement further said that for urban development, the satellite will assist in tracking infrastructure growth, managing urban sprawl, and aiding city and regional planning efforts.

In environmental monitoring and disaster management, the statement said, it would provide timely updates on floods, landslides, earthquakes, deforestation, and land erosion.

Additionally, it will support extraction and conservation strategies for natural resources, including monitoring of minerals, oil and gas fields, glacier recession, and water resources.

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