Pakistan's first satellite launched into space

Karachi: Pakistan’s first indigenously developed satellite has been launched into space.

Chinese media has confirmed that Pakistan’s first indigenously developed satellite has been launched into space.

Chinese media reported that the satellite was launched from China’s Jichuan Satellite Launch Center.

According to the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) spokesperson, Pakistan’s indigenous satellite EO-1 is a significant step in space development and is designed to help in disaster response, agriculture, and urban planning.

The SUPARCO spokesperson said that the satellite will also be used to support food security and water management and will enhance the monitoring of natural resources across the country.