Islamabad (TDI): Pakistan on Friday successfully launched its first indigenous Electro-Optical (EO-1) Satellite from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, China, the military’s media affairs wing said.
The launch of the EO-1 satellite marks a momentous milestone in Pakistan’s space journey, as it offers various benefits across various sectors.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISP)R, the satellite would help in various fields including agriculture by enabling farmers to predict crop yields, assess irrigation needs, and support food security initiatives.
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The satellite is also of utility for urban development planning, as it will help in tracking infrastructure growth and, managing urban sprawl.
Other than that, the EO-1 satellite will also assist in environmental monitoring and disaster management.
“It will provide timely updates on floods, landslides, earthquakes, deforestation, and land erosion. Additionally, it will support monitoring of minerals, oil and gas fields, glacier recession, and water resources,” the statement added.
PM felicitates nation
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has also felicitated the nation as well as scientists and engineers on the successful launch of the satellite.
He noted that from EO-1 satellite would help predict crop yields as well as track the urban growth.
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“EO-1 is a leap forward in the nation’s journey towards progress,” he said.
“Soaring higher and higher! Proud moment for the nation as Pakistan proudly launches its first Indigenous Electro-Optical (EO-1) satellite from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, China,” the premier wrote on X.
