Pakistan Space Related News & Discussions

[Bilal]

@Quwa If any satellite was a SAR satellite the prime candidate would be HS-1 as it was co-launched with two chinese SAR Satellites - rather than the KS-1 launch in July. However I remain skeptical that Pakistan has procured any type of SAR satellite given that no annoucement was made about SAR and all offical references have been to Electro-Optical satellites either Multispectral Pan or Hyperspectral. Also remember you do need a constellation of satellites (around 3) in LEO and Polar orbits for full coverage especially in war time - See Israel's Ofek and Eros satellites. Not all satellites may be designated for military use and the lower resolution ones may be designated purely for civilian applications. Turkiye is about a 15 years ahead of Pakistan in satellite development and it has not launched or procured a SAR satellite. Gokturk-3 is a SAR sat and will not launch until 2030.

Sorry to butt in but the SUPARCO project team confirmed previous (July) launch to be SAR sat in the video I posted at time stamp 5:00. It’s as official as it gets.

 

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[Distant_Observer]

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How many operational satellites does Pakistan currently have?

What's the developmental status of Pak's own satellite launch capability?

 

[Pakistan Space Agency]

How many operational satellites does Pakistan currently have?

You'll find full details here for each satellite.

Satellites of Pakistan

Gunter's Space Page - Information on Launch vehicles, Satellites, Space Shuttle and Astronautics

space.skyrocket.de

What's the developmental status of Pak's own satellite launch capability?

National Aerospace Science & Technology Park (NATO) is supposedly working on this.

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[Distant_Observer]

The goal should be for a Pakistani designed and launched rocket to dock at the Chinese space station.

 

[Pakistan Space Agency]

The goal should be for a Pakistani designed and launched rocket to dock at the Chinese space station.

Yes, when Pakistan has a lot of funds for such a ground breaking project.

 

[Distant_Observer]

Yes, when Pakistan has a lot of funds for such a ground breaking project.

They don't have a choice.

Space warfare is coming. They have to be prepared and become comfortable in space.

 

[Khanivore]

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[Michael]

An "SD-3" launch vehicle was photographed by members of the public while being transported in China. The payload section was draped with a Pakistani flag.

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SD-3. Chinese name: 捷龙三号
It is a solid-fueled launch vehicle developed by CALT, launched from a sea-based platform.
SSO effective payload: 1500 kg.

 

[kimjongun]

An "SD-3" launch vehicle was photographed by members of the public while being transported in China. The payload section was draped with a Pakistani flag.
View attachment 166165
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SD-3. Chinese name: 捷龙三号
It is a solid-fueled launch vehicle developed by CALT, launched from a sea-based platform.
SSO effective payload: 1500 kg.

When was it taken? also how is it different from the Kinetica 1 which was used to launch the HS1 satellite

 

[Michael]

When was it taken?

These photos were taken in the last few days. It was photographed while en route to the "Haiyang Oriental Spaceport" in Shandong Province.

The specific payload is unknown. It was only observed carrying the Pakistani flag.

The exact launch time is also unknown, but it is expected to launch sometime in the very near future.

also how is it different from the Kinetica 1 which was used to launch the HS1 satellite

"SD-3" and "Kinetica-1"

Similarities:
Both are solid-fueled launch vehicles with the same payload capacity.

Differences:
1. Different development and manufacturing entities. SD-3 is a product of CALT; Kinetica-1 is a product of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
2. Different launch platforms. SD-3 uses a sea-based launch platform, while Kinetica-1 uses a land-based launch platform.

 

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[Pakistan Space Agency]

These photos were taken in the last few days. It was photographed while en route to the "Haiyang Oriental Spaceport" in Shandong Province.

The specific payload is unknown. It was only observed carrying the Pakistani flag.

The exact launch time is also unknown, but it is expected to launch sometime in the very near future.


"SD-3" and "Kinetica-1"

Similarities:
Both are solid-fueled launch vehicles with the same payload capacity.

Differences:
1. Different development and manufacturing entities. SD-3 is a product of CALT; Kinetica-1 is a product of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
2. Different launch platforms. SD-3 uses a sea-based launch platform, while Kinetica-1 uses a land-based launch platform.

SUPARCO to launch new satellite to replace Paksat-1R on Dec 25

New earth observation mission expected to boost geospatial services, digital connectivity and national monitoring capabilities​

Published: 10:49 AM, 26 Nov, 2025
Topics, Science & Tech, Featured News



Pakistan’s national space agency, the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO), is set to launch a new Earth Observation satellite on 25 December 2025, in what officials describe as a significant advancement for the country’s space-based imaging and geospatial capabilities.

The 24NewsHD TV channel reported on Wednesday that the launch comes as Pakistan moves to replace the ageing Paksat-1R, a communications satellite placed in orbit in August 2011 with a design life of 15 years.

According to the report, the new satellite will strengthen geospatial services and satellite imagery while enhancing the country’s Earth-observation capacity.

Preparations for the launch are underway, and reports say the system will also contribute indirectly to improved high-speed communications.

The mission is being viewed as an important milestone for Pakistan’s space programme, with expectations that it will improve broadband access and digital connectivity across the country.

While Paksat-1R’s role in communications has already been succeeded by the PakSat-MM1 satellite, successfully launched in May 2024, SUPARCO has been expanding its presence in Earth observation as well.

The agency launched two new remote-sensing satellites, EO-1 and KS-1, in July 2025. The upcoming satellite is part of this new generation of systems.

It is noteworthy that SUPARCO has already entered the hyperspectral domain with its first hyperspectral satellite, HS-1, launched on 19 October 2025 from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in China.

HS-1 employs advanced imaging technology capable of capturing data across hundreds of spectral bands, enabling highly detailed monitoring for agriculture, disaster response, urban planning and environmental assessment.

Reporter: Bilal Niazi

SUPARCO to launch new satellite to replace Paksat-1R on Dec 25 | 24NewsHD

SUPARCO plans to launch a new satellite on December 25, replacing PAKSAT-1R and marking a major milestone in Pakistan’s space programme.

24newshd.tv

 

[Pakistan Space Agency]

When was it taken? also how is it different from the Kinetica 1 which was used to launch the HS1 satellite

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Originally, posted here on Weibo.



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