Pakistan Space Related News & Discussions

[Toxic]

On the topic of SLVs none of our current rockets are remotely suitable to serve as one.

 

[Michael]

But no one knows the resolution. My guess is 1 m.

According to information from the official SUPARCO website:
1. PRSC-EOS represents the latest generation of remote sensing satellites. "The satellites will join the fleet of already in-orbit remote sensing satellites of Pakistan, i.e., PRSS-1 and PakTES-1A."
2. The panchromatic resolution of the PRSS-1 satellite is 0.98 meters.

SUPARCO has not disclosed the performance specifications of PRSC-EOS; however, Chinese media speculate that its performance falls approximately within the 0.5-meter class. It is of the same level as China's civilian high-performance remote sensing satellites.

 

[kimjongun]

On the topic of SLVs none of our current rockets are remotely suitable to serve as one.

well the Ababeel was based on the Taimoor SLV , suparco showed its model too

 

[Bilal]

According to information from the official SUPARCO website:
1. PRSC-EOS represents the latest generation of remote sensing satellites. "The satellites will join the fleet of already in-orbit remote sensing satellites of Pakistan, i.e., PRSS-1 and PakTES-1A."
2. The panchromatic resolution of the PRSS-1 satellite is 0.98 meters.

SUPARCO has not disclosed the performance specifications of PRSC-EOS; however, Chinese media speculate that its performance falls approximately within the 0.5-meter class. It is of the same level as China's civilian high-performance remote sensing satellites.

I really hope so!

 

[kimjongun]

The Kaukab 1 are the EO 1 , 2 , 3 sats
Its also says Hyperspectral imagery and we have launched one HyperSpectral Satelite
We have the PakNav also going as per members
2 SAR ones have been launched too
VHF Satellite ? @Bilal
what are the COTS , STRAP , SISM and ARZ-E-PAK ones??

 

[Bilal]

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The Kaukab 1 are the EO 1 , 2 , 3 sats
Its also says Hyperspectral imagery and we have launched one HyperSpectral Satelite
We have the PakNav also going as per members
2 SAR ones have been launched too
VHF Satellite ? @Bilal
what are the COTS , STRAP , SISM and ARZ-E-PAK ones??

Yeah saw that. VHF “might be” for bouncing comms or data link.

@Ak01 is the expert.

 

[Toxic]

well the Ababeel was based on the Taimoor SLV , suparco showed its model too

Shaheen 3 was originally supposed to be a SLV booster too but it got changed a a lot, ababeel faces the same challenges as the S3, too slow, Too heavy and wrong type of engine required to reach orbit, even if it could somehow reach orbit the payloads it could carry would be absolutely tiny.

 

[Pakistan Space Agency]

Might be too much to ask for but can anyone create a chart or table with list of all our active satelites , Names , year when launched , their purpose , their working mechanism like SAR , EO or Hyperspectral ? and maybe attach images .
This would greatly help this thread and make us understand how far are we from not relying on imagery providers say Maxar (ik its far fetched but still) . I would personally be really happy if it would happen , or yall can just provide me with the info i can make it after my exams ? @Bilal , @Pakistan Space Agency

This is my own table.

List of Pakistani Satellites

No.	Date	Satellite	Type	Gov.	Comment
-	10/01/1989	Unknown	Experimental / Military	PPP	Secret 'payload" sent to space from Pakistani launch pad
001	09/12/1990	BADR-1	Experimental	PML-N	-
002	10/12/2001	BADR-B	Experimental	Military	-
003	06/07/2002	PAKSAT-1	Communications	Military	Leased (formerly Anatolia 1)
004	11/08/2007	PAKSAT-1R	Communications	Military	First Pakistani owned/built Pakistani communications satellite
005	21/11/2013	iCUBE-1	Cube Satellite	PML-N	First Pakistani cube satellite
006	22/03/2018	PAKSAT-MMI	Communications	PML-N	Acquired (formerly AsiaSat 4)
007	09/07/2018	PRSS-1	Remote Sensing	Caretaker	-
008	09/07/2018	PakTES-1A	Experimental Remote Sensing	Caretaker	-
009	03/05/2024	ICUBE-Qamar	Cube Satellite / Lunar Orbiter	PML-N	First Pakistani Lunar Orbiter
010	30/05/2024	PakSat-MM1	Communications	PML-N	-
011	27/09/2024	”Payload”	?	PML-N	Part of China’s experimental Shijian-19 satellite. SatNews
012	14/01/2025	PAUSAT-1	Cube Satellite	PML-N	-
013	17/01/2025	PRSC-EO1	Earth Observation	PML-N	-
014	31/07/2025	PRSC-S1	Imaging	PML-N	-
015	19/10/2025	HS-1	Imaging	PML-N	Pakistan’s first Hyperspectral imaging satellite.
016	12/02/2026	PRSC-EO2	Earth Observation	PML-N	-
017	25/04/2026	PRSC-EO3	Earth Observation	PML-N	-

This is very good resource for information on satellites operated by different countries:

Gunter's Space Page: Satellites of Pakistan

 

[hasssanali8998]

Pakistani launch pad

where is it btw , didnt know we had a launch pad

 

[kimjongun]

where is it btw , didnt know we had a launch pad

Sonmiani flight test range

 

[Pakistan Space Agency]

where is it btw , didnt know we had a launch pad

No idea. It is something that was reported early on, (late 1980s and early 1990s) but information is scarce because Pakistan went dark after the Pressler Amendment (passed in 1985 and enforced in 1990).

 

[Pakistan Space Agency]

well the Ababeel was based on the Taimoor SLV , suparco showed its model too

Taimoor never materialised. Just too expensive, and not a priority.

 

[RocketLaw]

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We need to invest heavily in space stations

Let’s hire more than 500,000+ scientists and maybe even eat more grass!

See Pakistan can do anything

 

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China launches Pakistan’s PRSC-EO3 satellite in 640th long march mission
Remote sensing satellite placed into orbit from Taiyuan, expanding Earth observation capacity with AI-enabled imaging and national planning applications

By Monitoring Desk
26/04/2026

China has successfully launched Pakistan’s remote sensing satellite PRSC-EO3 from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre in Shanxi province, using a Long March-6 rocket, in the 640th mission of the Long March launch series, state media reported.

The satellite lifted off at 8:15 pm (1215 GMT) and entered its planned orbit, confirming a successful deployment shortly after launch.

The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) confirmed the development, describing EO-3 as an indigenous electro-optical satellite that marks a further milestone in Pakistan’s expanding Earth observation and space technology capabilities.

PRSC-EO3 is designed to strengthen Pakistan’s remote sensing infrastructure, supporting applications in natural resource monitoring, disaster management, environmental assessment and food security planning, alongside wider socio-economic uses.

In addition to its core imaging role, the satellite carries advanced experimental systems, including a multi-geometry imaging module to improve imaging precision, an upgraded energy storage system, and an onboard AI-based data processing unit capable of enabling real-time analysis and intelligent decision support.

Officials said the new satellite significantly enhances data continuity, imaging reliability and analytical accuracy within Pakistan’s Earth observation network, reinforcing its utility across multiple national planning sectors.

The Inter-Services Public Relations (Inter-Services Public Relations) stated that the satellite’s imaging outputs will support urban planning, disaster response, food security and environmental protection, positioning it as a key tool for operational and strategic use.

The launch was widely described by senior leadership as a major technological achievement. President Asif Ali Zardari termed it a “historic milestone,” highlighting Pakistan’s progress in scientific self-reliance and space capability development, while acknowledging China’s continued cooperation in the sector.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also praised SUPARCO engineers and scientists, reaffirming government commitment to advancing the national space programme and appreciating China’s support in achieving the launch.

Officials further noted that EO-3 will contribute to the development of a broader Earth Observation system, aimed at improving data-driven governance and strengthening national planning capacity across key socio-economic sectors.

China launches Pakistan’s PRSC-EO3 satellite in 640th long march mission - Profit by Pakistan Today

Remote sensing satellite placed into orbit from Taiyuan, expanding Earth observation capacity with AI-enabled imaging and national planning applications

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