EO-1 Satellite to Support Agriculture and Planning

News Desk

Islamabad: Pakistan’s Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has announced the scheduled launch of its indigenous electro-optical satellite, EO-1, on January 17.

A SUPARCO spokesperson explained that the EO-1 satellite is designed to deliver crucial data for disaster management, agriculture, urban planning, and ensuring food security and water resource management. It will also enhance the country’s ability to monitor its natural resources.

The spokesperson highlighted that the launch of EO-1 represents a significant milestone in Pakistan’s space innovation efforts.

SUPARCO further stated that the satellite will strengthen nationwide monitoring of natural resources and contribute to advancing the country’s space program and technological capabilities.

In May 2024, Pakistan’s first multi-mission satellite, PAKSAT MM1, was launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in China. Positioned 36,000 kilometers above the Earth, PAKSAT MM1 has a lifespan of 15 years and is equipped with state-of-the-art communication technology.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in a message of congratulations, emphasized that the satellite would revitalize the communication system, providing faster internet services, and boosting e-commerce, economic activities, and e-governance.