KARACHI: Pakistan’s newly launched remote sensing satellite has become fully operational following its successful deployment from China’s Xichang Satellite Launch Centre last month.
According to a statement from the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco), “The satellite has established stable communication with ground stations and started capturing and transmitting high-resolution imagery, significantly enhancing the availability and reliability of data across multiple national sectors.”
The satellite will provide advanced imaging capabilities to support a broad range of applications, including urban planning, infrastructure development, and regional management by monitoring urban expansion and growth trends. It is also expected to bolster disaster management by supplying timely data for early warnings and rapid response to floods, landslides, earthquakes, and other hazards. Additionally, it will assist environmental monitoring by tracking glacier retreat, deforestation, and climate change indicators.
As the country’s second remote sensing satellite after PRSS-1, it will support agricultural productivity through precision farming, crop pattern mapping, and optimized water resource management, contributing to enhanced food security. The satellite will also play a strategic role in national development initiatives, such as the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), by mapping transportation networks, identifying geohazard risks, and enabling more efficient resource allocation.
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“Together, these capabilities will improve decision-making across multiple sectors, promote sustainable socio-economic development, and strengthen Pakistan’s technological independence,” Suparco added.