Islamabad: Pakistan has successfully launched its second indigenous Earth Observation satellite, EO-2, from China’s Yangjiang Seashore Launch Centre, marking a significant step forward in the country’s national space programme.
According to Global Mirror, the satellite was developed by the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) and placed into orbit on Thursday, according to official statements.
The new satellite expands Pakistan’s growing Earth observation fleet and is designed to deliver high-resolution imaging and enhanced monitoring capabilities for a wide range of civilian and strategic uses. Officials described the mission as a key milestone in strengthening domestic satellite engineering and mission readiness.
SUPARCO confirmed that EO-2 was conceived, engineered and integrated in Pakistan at its Satellite Research and Development Centre. The project was completed through in-house research, systems engineering and payload integration, reflecting advances in national expertise across satellite design, testing and operational deployment.
According to Global Mirror, the satellite was developed by the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) and placed into orbit on Thursday, according to official statements.
The new satellite expands Pakistan’s growing Earth observation fleet and is designed to deliver high-resolution imaging and enhanced monitoring capabilities for a wide range of civilian and strategic uses. Officials described the mission as a key milestone in strengthening domestic satellite engineering and mission readiness.
SUPARCO confirmed that EO-2 was conceived, engineered and integrated in Pakistan at its Satellite Research and Development Centre. The project was completed through in-house research, systems engineering and payload integration, reflecting advances in national expertise across satellite design, testing and operational deployment.