PRSC-EO1 satellite
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| Mission type | Earth observation satellite |
|---|---|
| Operator | SUPARCO |
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| Spacecraft properties | |
| Spacecraft | PRSC-EO1 |
| Manufacturer | SUPARCO |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | January 17, 2025, 5:07 pm BT (04:07 UTC) |
| Rocket | Chang Zheng 2D |
| Launch site | Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre[1] |
| Contractor | CASC |
PRSC-EO1 (Pakistan Remote Sensing Satellite - Earth Observation 1) is an Electro-Optical Satellite developed by Pakistan's Space Agency (SUPARCO).[2] It was launched from China's Jiuquan Satellite Centre on January 17, 2025,[3][4] by China Great Wall Industry Corporation (CGWIC),[5] a subsidiary of the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC).[6][7] The PRSC-EO1 is Pakistan's first domestically produced observation satellite.[2][3][8] The satellite was Pakistan's 2nd launch in just under a week. Previously, Pakistan launched PAUSAT-1 satellite, on SpaceX's Falcon 9 on January 14, 2025.[9][10]
Background
[edit | edit source]The launch of PRSC-EO1 is part of a broader initiative under the "Space Vision 2040", which seeks to establish Pakistan self-reliant in satellite launching and development capabilities. Under this vision, SUPARCO announced a new program of three optical remote sensing satellites called PRSC-EOS and the PRSC-EO1 is first of three satellites.[11][12][13][7] Then, In 2022, the China Great Wall Industry Corporation reached an agreement with SUPARCO. providing multi-launch services for a SUPARCO satellite.[7] In addition to that, CGWIC also provided Pakistani satellite with Telemetry, Tracking, and Command support for Launch and Early Orbit Phase support.[6]
Launch
[edit | edit source]PRSC-EO1 was launched on January 17, 2025, 12:07pm (Beijing Time) by Long March-2D (LM-2D) from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the autonomous region of Inner Mongolia.[14] The satellite was launched besides two other Chinese satellites Tianlu 1 and Lantan 1.[11] The official launch ceremony was held at the SUPARCO Complex in Karachi where the launch was broadcast live.[12][15]
Objectives
[edit | edit source]PRSC-EO1 is earth observation satellite. Its primary purpose is to monitor earth and support land mapping in agriculture, disaster management, urban planning and resource planning. PRSC-EO1 will also help in infrastructure tracking, natural resource conservation, environmental monitoring, and providing real-time response to disasters.[12][3]
Specifications
[edit | edit source]The Satellite is Pakistan's first domestically produced (EO) electro-optical remote sensing satellite and is equipped with a high-resolution optical payload designed to capture multi-spectral images with a potential resolution of up to 1 meter.[8]
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