Pakistan successfully launched its latest remote Satellite from China’s Xichang Satellite Launch Center (XSLC), said the Foreign Ministry on Thursday.
The launch was performed by Suparco, Pakistan’s National Space Agency, in collaboration with China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC) and Microsat China.
On Thursday, China successfully launched a Kuaizhou-1A-bearer rocket from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China’s Sichuan and sent a remote satellite in Pakistan into the planned course.
This marks the 29th flight of Kuaizhou-1A bearer’s rocket. pic.twitter.com/szvfmd9fyf– China Science (@chinascience) 31 July 2025
The ministry said the satellite would increase Pakistan’s capacity to high resolution, around the clock round earth observation. It will support a number of areas, including disaster management, urban planning, environmental protection, agricultural monitoring, food security, climate change analysis and water resource management.
The satellite is part of an integrated soil observation system and is expected to increase Pakistan’s socio -economic development and sustainability efforts.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar paid tribute to engineers and technical teams from Suparco and its Chinese partners for their “exemplary cooperation and unshakable commitment.”
“This performance confirms Pakistan’s status in the community of space nations,” says the Foreign Office’s statement.
Officials say the satellite will also improve the early warning systems and help respond to environmental risks more effectively.
Minister of Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal also congratulated the nation with the successful launch and called it “another proud moment” of the country. In a post on his official X -grip, he said the performance reflects the dedication and expertise of Suparco’s team and marks a new milestone for Pakistan’s space program.
🇵een alhamdulillah!
Another Uraan of Pakistan!
With the successful launch of our 4th Earth Observation Satellite from Xichang, China, Pakistan Space Program has again risen to new heights. 🚀
Congratulations to the people of Pakistan!
Today marks another proud moment for … pic.twitter.com/4s6iy7alst– Ahsan Iqbal (@betterpakistan) 31 July 2025
“This performance not only strengthens our space research functions, but also takes Pakistan – China Iron Brotherhood beyond the sky,” noted Iqbal.
