Pakistan To Launch Its Remote Sensing Satellite On July 31

Umer Jamshaid Published July 27, 2025 | 08:00 PM

LAHORE, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 27th Jul, 2025) Senior official sources from SUPARCO (Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission) here on Sunday confirmed that Pakistan is all set to launch its latest remote sensing satellite on July 31 from China’s Xichang Satellite Launch Center.

They said that the new satellite is designed to enhance agricultural monitoring, provide accurate data for crop assessment, and support urban planning initiatives across the country.

The satellite will also play a critical role in disaster management by offering early warnings for natural hazards such as floods, earthquakes, and landslides, they informed.

They said that the launch of new satellite marks a significant step in Pakistan’s space and scientific development, with potential benefits for environmental monitoring, food security, and national preparedness for climate-related disasters.