{"id":15342,"date":"2025-07-31T09:07:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T09:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ipp-news.com\/?p=15342"},"modified":"2025-07-31T09:07:00","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T09:07:00","slug":"pakistan-launches-new-remote-sensing-satellite-from-china","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ipp-news.com\/?p=15342","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan launches new remote sensing satellite from China"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>Pakistan\u00a0successfully launched its latest remote sensing satellite from China\u2019s Xichang Satellite Launch Centre (XSLC), said the foreign ministry on Thursday.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The launch was carried out by SUPARCO, Pakistan\u2019s national space agency, in collaboration with the China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC) and MICROSAT China.<\/p>\n<p>China on Thursday successfully launched a Kuaizhou-1A carrier rocket from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China&#8217;s Sichuan, sending a remote-sensing satellite of Pakistan into the planned orbit.<br \/>\nThis marks the 29th flight of the Kuaizhou-1A carrier rocket. pic.twitter.com\/sZvfMD9fYF<br \/>\n\u2014 China Science (@ChinaScience) July 31, 2025<\/p>\n<p>The ministry said the satellite would significantly enhance Pakistan\u2019s capacity for high-resolution, round-the-clock Earth observation. It will support a range of areas, including disaster management, urban planning, environmental protection, agricultural monitoring, food security, climate change analysis, and water resource management.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udd0aPR NO.2\ufe0f\u20e32\ufe0f\u20e32\ufe0f\u20e3\/2\ufe0f\u20e30\ufe0f\u20e32\ufe0f\u20e35\ufe0f\u20e3<\/p>\n<p>Pakistan Successfully Launches Remote Sensing Satellite.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udd17\u2b07\ufe0fhttps:\/\/t.co\/exQ1KGp4R0 pic.twitter.com\/cB3wuTjiDV<br \/>\n\u2014 Ministry of Foreign Affairs &#8211; Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) July 31, 2025<\/p>\n<p>The satellite is part of an integrated Earth observation system and is expected to boost Pakistan\u2019s socio-economic development and sustainability efforts.<\/p>\n<p>Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar lauded the engineers and technical teams from SUPARCO and its Chinese partners for their \u201cexemplary cooperation and unwavering commitment.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis achievement reaffirms Pakistan\u2019s standing in the community of spacefaring nations,\u201d the Foreign Office statement said.<\/p>\n<p>Officials say the satellite will also improve early warning systems and help respond to environmental risks more effectively.<\/p>\n<p>Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal also congratulated the nation on the successful launch, calling it \u201canother proud moment\u201d for the country. In a post on his official X handle, he said the achievement reflects the dedication and excellence of SUPARCO\u2019s team and marks a new milestone for Pakistan\u2019s space programme.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf0\u2728 Alhamdulillah!<br \/>\nAnother URAAN of Pakistan!<br \/>\nWith the successful launch of our 4th Earth Observation Satellite from XiChang, China, Pakistan Space Programme has once again soared to new heights. \ud83d\ude80<br \/>\nCongratulations to the people of Pakistan!<br \/>\nToday marks another proud moment for\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/4s6iy7alsT<br \/>\n\u2014 Ahsan Iqbal (@betterpakistan) July 31, 2025<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis accomplishment not only strengthens our space exploration capabilities but also takes the Pakistan\u2013China iron brotherhood beyond the skies,\u201d Iqbal noted.<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pakistan\u00a0successfully launched its latest remote sensing satellite from China\u2019s Xichang Satellite Launch Centre (XSLC), said the foreign ministry on Thursday.\u00a0 The launch was carried out by SUPARCO, Pakistan\u2019s national space agency, in collaboration with the China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC) and MICROSAT China. 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