The milestone highlights Pakistan’s advancing satellite technology and determination to establish a self-reliant space infrastructure, signaling ambition in high-tech innovation
MM Report
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) successfully launched the country’s second indigenous Electro-Optical satellite, EO-2, from the Yangjiang Seashore Launch Centre in China, marking a significant milestone in Pakistan’s advancing space program.
The achievement underscores the nation’s growing capabilities in satellite technology and its commitment to building a self-reliant space infrastructure. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), EO-2 was entirely conceived, engineered, and integrated at SUPARCO’s Satellite Research and Development Centre through rigorous in-house research and systems engineering.
Officials highlighted that the project demonstrated Pakistan’s expanding expertise across the full spectrum of satellite operations, from design and payload integration to testing and mission readiness. EO-2 is designed to operate in tandem with its predecessor, EO-1, observing Earth under varied illumination conditions to enhance the interpretation of surface features, improve change detection, and ensure continuity in imaging.
By complementing EO-1, the satellite strengthens Pakistan’s Earth observation fleet, providing more consistent and accurate data for national planning, environmental monitoring, governance, and resource management. The launch also reinforces Pakistan’s ambition to develop reliable, domestically engineered space systems that can support both civilian and strategic applications.
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As Pakistan continues to expand its presence in space, EO-2 represents more than a technical achievement; it is a symbol of technological self-reliance and long-term investment in scientific innovation, offering critical tools for informed decision-making and sustainable development.
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have extended felicitations to the nation on the successful launch of country’s second indigenous Electro-Optical Satellite.
In a statement today, President Asif Ali Zardari commended scientists, engineers, and researchers of SUPARCO for the preparation and successful launch of EO-2. The President also expressed heartfelt thanks to the government and institutions of the People’s Republic of China for their cooperation in the successful launch.
Prime Minister Shehbaz, in his statement, also commended the scientists and researchers, who worked on EO-2. The Prime Minister said the launch of this satellite will help collect important data and obtain key information and imagery related to climate monitoring and urban planning.
