The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) announced on Monday that it will launch the country’s first indigenously developed Electro-Optical (EO-1) Satellite on January 17.
The satellite is set to be launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre (JSLC) in China, marking a pivotal moment in Pakistan’s space exploration journey and technological progress.
According to SUPARCO, the EO-1 mission demonstrates the organization’s commitment and expertise in advancing Pakistan’s capabilities in space science and innovation.
This domestically developed satellite is a milestone in Pakistan’s space technology, aimed at enhancing the country’s ability to manage natural resources, respond to natural disasters, support food security, and promote economic growth through informed and sustainable development.
SUPARCO highlighted the satellite’s wide-ranging benefits across multiple sectors. It will enable precision agriculture by monitoring crops, assessing irrigation needs, predicting yields, and bolstering food security efforts.
In urban development, EO-1 will track infrastructure growth, manage urban sprawl, and assist in city and regional planning. It will also play a critical role in environmental monitoring and disaster management, offering timely updates on floods, landslides, earthquakes, deforestation, and land erosion.
Furthermore, the satellite will aid in the extraction and conservation of natural resources, such as monitoring mineral deposits, oil and gas fields, glacier retreat, and water reserves.
