Pakistan has successfully launched its Remote Sensing Satellite from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre (XSLC) in China on Friday.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Pakistan, termed this enterprise as “a major milestone for space exploration and technological progress”.

“The satellite will provide high-resolution, round-the-clock imaging, significantly strengthening Pakistan’s capabilities in urban planning, infrastructure development, disaster management and mitigation, agricultural monitoring, food security, environmental protection, deforestation tracking, climate change analysis, and water resource management,” the statement read.

The launch was a collaboration between Pakistan’s national space agency, SUPARCO, China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC), and MICROSAT China.

This satellite “represents a cornerstone of an integrated Earth observation system”.

It is programmed to enhance the “sustainable socio-economic development” initiatives and improve “the quality of life across the country”.

“With this latest success, Pakistan reaffirms its position among the community of space-faring nations, leveraging innovation to pursue a more secure, sustainable, and prosperous future”.

Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, commended the dedication of the engineers, scientists, and technical teams from SUPARCO Pakistan and CETC & MICROSAT China for their exemplary cooperation and unwavering commitment to the mission.