Islamabad: Pakistan is set to launch a state-of-the-art hyperspectral satellite this October, a major step forward in the country’s space program led by the national space agency, SUPARCO.
The satellite will provide high-resolution data to support mineral exploration, agriculture development, flood monitoring, glacier melt assessment, and air pollution studies, officials confirmed.
Speaking at the opening of a workshop, SUPARCO Chairman Muhammad Yousuf Khan said the project would transform Pakistan’s data collection capabilities. “This satellite will provide accurate and advanced information on minerals, vegetation, soil, and water quality. Surveys that previously took years will now be completed within days,” he noted.
He added that the initiative would enable sustainable use of natural resources and help policymakers and researchers make timely, evidence-based decisions. “This development marks a milestone for Pakistan’s economic and environmental growth,” he said.
Officials highlighted that SUPARCO is working to safeguard national interests while aligning with international standards, with Pakistan moving toward becoming a regional hub for space technology.
Meanwhile, SUPARCO confirmed that the country’s remote sensing satellite, launched on July 31, 2025, from China’s Xichang Satellite Launch Center, has successfully reached orbit. The satellite has established stable communication with ground stations and begun transmitting high-resolution images for national use.
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