ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN – Pakistan is gearing up for a major milestone in its space endeavors as it prepares to launch the multimission PakSAT-MM-1 communication satellite on 30th of May from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in China.
Created as a team with the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC), the advanced satellite aims to bolster Pakistan’s communication capabilities and socioeconomic development through cutting-edge technologies.
“The launch of PakSAT-MM-1 marks a significant leap forward for Pakistan’s space program and our efforts to enhance connectivity across the nation,” stated Air Vice Marshal Amer Nadeem, chairman of the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO), at a pre-launch briefing on Monday.
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According to SUPARCO officials, the multi-mission satellite will provide improved broadband internet services, efficient communication links, and advanced broadcast capabilities to facilitate the government’s Digital Pakistan vision.
The upcoming satellite launch comes on the heels of Pakistan’s recent achievement of successfully sending its first lunar mission, ICUBE-Q, in collaboration with China’s Chang’e-6 mission on May 3. The 7kg cubesat, developed by the Institute of Space Technology in Islamabad, has already transmitted images from the lunar surface, garnering praise for the country’s burgeoning space program.
“The consecutive space milestones achieved in a span of just weeks highlight Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to technological advancement and self-reliance in the space domain,” Nadeem added.
As final preparations are underway for the PakSAT-MM-1 launch, the nation eagerly awaits the enhanced communication capabilities and the opportunities it will unlock for various sectors, including telecommunications, broadcasting, and remote sensing.
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