Pakistan will launch its new PRSS remote-sensing satellite from China on July 29, aiming to improve Earth observation, disaster monitoring, and environmental management.
Pakistan’s Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) announced that its newest remote-sensing satellite, PRSS, will be launched into orbit on Tuesday, July 29, from China’s Xichang Satellite Launch Center.
Officials said on Monday that the mission is part of Pakistan’s long-term space program, Vision 2047, aimed at boosting the country’s Earth observation capabilities, resource management, and disaster monitoring systems.
According to Geo News, the PRSS satellite will play a vital role in identifying and mitigating risks such as floods, earthquakes, landslides, glacier melting, and deforestation.
SUPARCO stated that the launch will strengthen Pakistan’s ability to monitor and analyze environmental changes, positioning the country as an emerging player in the region’s growing space sector.
The agency also noted that the mission reflects deepening space cooperation between Pakistan and China, which has supported several of Pakistan’s space initiatives.
SUPARCO, founded in the 1960s, has long pursued international partnerships and the development of domestic expertise to expand Pakistan’s role in space technology.
Despite financial and technical challenges, the commission has made significant strides in satellite launches, carrier rocket development, and the civilian use of space data for environmental and disaster management in recent years.
