Pakistan\u2019s Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) launched the country\u2019s first fully indigenous Electro-Optical (EO-1) satellite on Friday. The satellite has been launched from China\u2019s Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre. The launch ceremony was telecasted at SUPARCO\u2019s complex in Karachi, and Pakistanis witnessed the satellite\u2019s journey into space live. The EO-1 satellite will enable Pakistan to monitor environmental changes and track natural disasters. The EO-1 will provide valuable insights into crop health, soil moisture, and weather patterns, helping to boost agricultural productivity. The satellite will also enhance Pakistan\u2019s defense capabilities and provide real-time surveillance. Earlier in May 2024, Pakistan\u2019s first multi-mission satellite, PAKSAT MM1 was launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in China. The PAKSAT-MM1 is placed 36,000 kilometers above the earth\u2019s surface. According to the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco), the satellite has a lifespan of 15 years and is equipped with the latest communication technology. \u201cThe satellite will not only breathe new life into the communication system but will also provide the fastest internet facility. Improvement in the communication system will boost e-commerce, economic activities, and e-governance,\u201d Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said while congratulating the nation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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