Pakistan to use modern satellite for for mineral and climate research
Pakistan is set to launch an advanced
hyperspectral satellite next month to support exploration of underground
mineral resources and enhance research in agriculture, forestry, wildlife,
flood monitoring, glacier melt, air pollution, and smog.
SUPARCO Chairman Muhammad Yousaf Khan said the satellite, scheduled for October, will analyze multiple wavelengths of light reflected from the Earth’s surface, providing detailed information on minerals, vegetation, soil, and water quality. “Surveys that previously took years and millions of dollars can now be completed in days at a fraction of the cost,” he noted, adding that this will allow Pakistan to independently map its mineral reserves and optimize natural resource use.
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Speaking at the inaugural session of a five-day ASNET workshop in Lahore, Yousaf Khan highlighted Pakistan’s leading role among OIC countries in space and satellite imaging. The workshop, running from September 22 to 26, includes participants from Iraq, Senegal, Libya, Türkiye, and Tunisia, and focuses on web GIS development using open-source technologies to integrate satellite data into practical applications.
Dr. Muhammad Mansha, head of web applications development at SUPARCO, said hyperspectral imagery captures hundreds of spectral bands per pixel, offering far more detailed data than conventional satellite imaging. “This technology will empower researchers and policymakers in agriculture, environmental monitoring, and disaster management to make timely, evidence-based decisions,” he added.
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International participants praised the workshop for enhancing technical skills and fostering collaboration. SUPARCO officials expressed confidence that the initiative will strengthen Pakistan’s position in advanced space technologies and set a model for other countries in the region.
Source: Express Tribune