The Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has confirmed that the country’s telephoto detection satellite, launched last month from the XiChang Satellite Launch Center in China, has become operational after the successful implementation in space.
“The satellite has made stable contact with ground stations and started recording and sending images with high resolution, which significantly improves the availability of data and reliability for various national sectors,” read the explanation issued by the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco).
The satellite, as added, will provide high -quality imaging options to support a wide range of applications, to bring about a revolution in urban planning, infrastructure development and regional planning by following urban expansion and growth trends.
In addition, it will strengthen the efforts for disaster management by timely data for early warnings and a quick response to floods, landslides, earthquakes and other hazards, while it also helps environmental protection by following recession, deforestation and indicators of climate change.
The second telecentation satellite of the country after PRSS-1, will improve the productivity of agriculture through precision agriculture, the mapping of crass patterns and improved water sources management, which contributes to food security.
In addition, it will play a strategic role in national development projects such as the China -Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) by mapping transport networks, identifying geozard risks and facilitating efficient resources allocation.
“Together these possibilities will not only improve decision-making in multiple sectors, but also promote sustainable socio-economic development and strengthen the technological autonomy of Pakistan,” Suparco noted.
