Newly launched satellite launch shows Pakistan's growing expertise in satellite design
Pakistan has successfully launched its second
indigenous electro-optical satellite, EO-2, developed by the Pakistan Space and
Upper Atmosphere Research Commission. The satellite was sent into
orbit from the Yangjiang Seashore Launch Centre.
EO-2 was conceived, designed, and integrated at SUPARCO’s Satellite Research and Development Centre through extensive in-house research and systems engineering. The project highlights Pakistan’s growing expertise in satellite design, payload integration, environmental testing, and mission readiness, reflecting increasing self-reliance in advanced space technologies.
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The satellite will operate in coordination with
Pakistan’s first electro-optical satellite, EO-1, strengthening the country’s
Earth observation capabilities. By capturing imagery under varying lighting
conditions, EO-2 will enhance surface analysis, change detection, and imaging
continuity, ensuring more reliable and higher-quality data for civilian use.
With EO-2 now operational, Pakistan’s Earth
observation capacity has been significantly expanded. The improved data access
is expected to support national planning, infrastructure development,
agricultural monitoring, urban growth assessment, and environmental management.
The satellite will also play a vital role in disaster management by providing timely imagery for flood mapping, landslide monitoring, and other natural hazards.
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Officials said the successful launch
demonstrates steady progress in developing domestically engineered space
systems. While Pakistan continues to collaborate internationally for launch
services, the broader strategy remains focused on building sustainable
indigenous capabilities.
The mission underscores Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening its space-based data infrastructure and advancing its long-term vision of technological growth and strategic autonomy in space science.
Source: The Diplomatic Insight