Pakistan successfully launched its latest remote detection satellite of the Xichang Satellite Lancing Center of China (XSLC), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Thursday.
The launch was carried out by Supparco, the National Space Agency of Pakistan, in collaboration with China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC) and Microsat China.
On Thursday, China successfully launched a Kuaizhou-1A carrier rocket of the Xichang satellite launch center in the southwest of China, sending a remote detection satellite from Pakistan to the planned orbit.
This marks flight 29 of the Kuaizhou-1A transport rocket. pic.twitter.com/szvfmd9fyf– China Science (@Chinoscience) July 31, 2025
The Ministry said that the satellite would significantly improve Pakistan’s ability to observe the land of high resolution and 24 hours. It will support a variety of areas, including disaster management, urban planning, environmental protection, agricultural monitoring, food security, climate change analysis and water resources management.
The satellite is part of an integrated land observation system and is expected to drive the socioeconomic development and sustainability efforts of Pakistan.
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, praised the engineers and technical teams of Supparco and its Chinese partners for their “exemplary cooperation and unwavering commitment.”
“This achievement reaffirms the position of Pakistan in the community of space nations,” said foreigners’ statement.
The authorities say that the satellite will also improve early warning systems and help respond to environmental risks more effectively.
The Minister of Planning and Development, Ahsan Iqbal, also congratulated the Nation for the successful launch, qualifying it as “another proud moment” for the country. In a publication about its official X management, he said that the achievement reflects the dedication and excellence of the Supparco team and marks a new milestone for the Pakistan space program.
🇵🇰✨ Alhamdulillah!
Another Uraan de Pakistan!
With the successful launch of our 4th Observation Satellite of the Earth of Xichang, China, the Pakistan Space Program has once again increased to new heights. 🚀
Congratulations to the people of Pakistan!
Today marks another proud moment for … pic.twitter.com/4s6iy7alst– Ahsan Iqbal (@betterpakistan) July 31, 2025
“This achievement not only strengthens our space exploration capabilities, but also carries the Pakistan iron brotherhood -China beyond heaven,” Iqbal said.
