{"id":24181,"date":"2025-01-18T07:13:50","date_gmt":"2025-01-18T07:13:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theasiantelegraph.global\/?p=24181"},"modified":"2025-01-18T07:13:51","modified_gmt":"2025-01-18T07:13:51","slug":"pakistan-launches-indigenous-electro-optical-satellite","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theasiantelegraph.global\/?p=24181","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan launches indigenous Electro-Optical satellite"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"688\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/theasiantelegraph.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG-20250117-WA0018-688x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theasiantelegraph.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG-20250117-WA0018-688x1024.jpg 688w, https:\/\/theasiantelegraph.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG-20250117-WA0018-202x300.jpg 202w, https:\/\/theasiantelegraph.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG-20250117-WA0018-768x1143.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theasiantelegraph.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG-20250117-WA0018.jpg 860w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 688px) 100vw, 688px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Islamabad :&nbsp; Pakistan launched its first indigenous Electro-Optical (EO-1) satellite from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SUPARCO Chairman Muhammad Yousaf Khan credited the achievement to the hard work of the agency\u2019s engineers and the unwavering support of the Government of Pakistan. He emphasized that the satellite underscores Pakistan\u2019s commitment to harnessing space technology for sustainable development and national progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Chairman added that the project reflects the government\u2019s dedication to fostering innovation and advancing the nation\u2019s space program.<br>The satellite\u2019s applications extend to disaster management by providing real-time data on floods, landslides, and earthquakes, which can help authorities respond more effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It also enables monitoring and conservation of Pakistan\u2019s natural resources, including mineral deposits and energy reserves such as oil and gas. This multi-faceted functionality positions the EO-1 as a critical asset in achieving informed decision-making for socio-economic growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/theasiantelegraph.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG-20250117-WA0016.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theasiantelegraph.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG-20250117-WA0016.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theasiantelegraph.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG-20250117-WA0016-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theasiantelegraph.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG-20250117-WA0016-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif termed it a proud moment for the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He said from predicting crop yields to tracking urban growth, Electro-Optical (EO-1) satellite is a leap forward in the country&#8217;s journey towards progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Prime Minister congratulated the scientists and engineers for their dedication and great team effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He said spearheaded by SUPARCO, this demonstrates nation&#8217;s growing capabilities in space science and technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Inter-Services Public Relations has termed the launch of Pakistan&#8217;s Indigenous Electro-Optical (EO-1) Satellite as a momentous milestone in Pakistan&#8217;s space journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to ISPR, the EO-1 satellite offers substantial benefits across various sectors in Pakistan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The satellite will enable precision farming by monitoring crops, assessing irrigation needs, predicting yields, and supporting food security initiatives in agriculture sector.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Islamabad :&nbsp; Pakistan launched its first indigenous Electro-Optical (EO-1) satellite from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, China. 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