Pakistan’s Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) successfully launched its first fully indigenous Electro-Optical (EO-1) satellite into space from China’s Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre on Friday.
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Equipped with a high-resolution camera, EO-1 is designed to monitor environmental changes, track natural disasters, and provide data on agriculture, urban development, and resource management.
SUPARCO officials lauded the achievement, emphasizing that the satellite, designed and manufactured entirely in Pakistan, marks a milestone in self-reliance for the nation’s space program.
