Pakistan successfully launched its latest remote sensing satellite at the Xichang Satellite Launch Center (XSLC) in China, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Thursday.
The launch was carried out by Suparco, the National Space Agency of Pakistan, in collaboration with China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC) and Microsat China.
On Thursday, China launched a Kuaizhou-1a carrier rocket on Thursday from the Xichang satellite launch center in southwest Sichuan in China, sending a Pakistan remote control satellite to the planned orbit.
This marks the 29th flight of the Kuaizhou-1a carrier rocket. pic.twitter.com/szvfmd9fyf– China Science (@chinascience) July 31, 2025
The ministry said that the satellite would considerably improve the capacity of Pakistan to observe the land with high resolution and 24th 24th. It will support a range of fields, including disaster management, town planning, environmental protection, agricultural surveillance, food security, climate change analysis and water resources management.
The satellite is part of an integrated earth observation system and should stimulate the efforts of socio-economic development and sustainability of Pakistan.
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Senator Mohammad Ishaq, Dar praised the engineers and technical teams of Suparco and his Chinese partners for their “exemplary cooperation and unshakable commitment”.
“This achievement reaffirms Pakistan’s position in the community of space nations,” said the statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Managers say that satellite will also improve early alert systems and more effectively help environmental risks.
The Minister of Planning and Development, Ahsan Iqbal, also congratulated the nation for the successful launch, calling it “another moment of pride” for the country. In an article on his official X -round, he said that the realization reflects the dedication and excellence of the Suparco team and marks a new stage for the Pakistan space program.
🇵🇰✨ Alhamdulillah!
Another Uraan from Pakistan!
With the successful launch of our 4th Earth Earth Observation Satellite from Xichang, China, the Pakistani space program has again climbed to new heights. 🚀
Congratulations to the inhabitants of Pakistan!
Today marks another proud moment for … pic.twitter.com/4s6iy7alst– Ahsan Iqbal (@betterpakistan) July 31, 2025
“This achievement not only strengthens our spatial exploration capacities, but also takes the fraternity of Pakistan – China beyond the sky,” noted Iqbal.
