KARACHI: Pakistan has successfully launched its first hyperspectral satellite, HS-1, into space from China, marking a major milestone in the country’s space program.
According to a private TV channel, the launch was broadcast live at the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) headquarters.
A SUPARCO spokesperson said the HS-1 mission is an important achievement under Pakistan’s National Space Policy and Vision 2047. The satellite will play a key role in infrastructure mapping, urban development, agricultural planning, and environmental monitoring.
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The spokesperson added that HS-1 will help forecast natural disasters such as floods and landslides and support timely monitoring of climate change and geological hazards.
The satellite is expected to enter its designated orbit today, and testing will continue for about two months before it becomes fully operational.
This is Pakistan’s third satellite launched into space this year. Earlier, the EO-1 and KS-1 satellites were successfully deployed and are currently active in orbit.
SUPARCO stated that Pakistan’s space program is entering a new era of advanced technology and applications.
