Islamabad: Pakistan’s Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Group (Suparco) is preparing to launch a new satellite, PakSat MM1, on May 30 with China’s support, under the National Space Program 2047.
The Paksat MM1 Project Management Team has finalized all arrangements for the launch of this new satellite through performance evaluation.
Project Director, PakSat MM1, M. Imran said, “Our team is very excited about the upcoming launch of PakSat MM1 on May 30.”
Considering our country’s needs in broadband and communication, the PakSat MM1 satellite will be launched from China’s Chichang Satellite Launch Center (XSLC).
Based on advanced communication technology, PakSat MM1 will play an important role in the socio-economic development of the country and will be the first step in the transformation of the country into Digital Pakistan.
The opening ceremony will be telecasted live for media organization Islamabad and Karachi Suparco.
Satellites will contribute to the creation of complex communication networks and will help meet the growing needs of the telecommunications industry, and their advanced capabilities will increase the demand for high-speed Internet and smooth connectivity.
Based on advanced communication technology, PakSat-MM1 will play an important role in the socio-economic development of the country. It will be a step first to transform the country into Digital Pakistan.It will provide various communication services like broadband internet, TV broadcasting, mobile banking monitoring and VSAT connectivity.
Usman Iftikhar, Project Manager, MM-1, SUPARCO, said that the main objective of PAKSAT MM-1 satellite is to strengthen Pakistan’s communication infrastructure, paving the way to expand connectivity horizons for wireless, Tele-education, E-services. health / Telemedicine, e-governance and e-commerce are making Pakistan a digital powerhouse.
He said that communication infrastructure is the backbone of any country and plays an important role in the development of the country and these satellites will help connect remote areas of the country. This satellite is a communication satellite that will be launched in Geostationary Orbit.
Earlier, Pakistan’s historic lunar mission (ICUBE-Q) was launched on May 3 from Hainan, China, aboard China’s Chang’E6 spacecraft.
The ICube-Qamar satellite marks Pakistan’s first lunar exploration mission, an important milestone in the country’s space efforts.
The iCube-Q satellite was designed and developed by the Institute of Space Technology (IST) in collaboration with SJTU, Shanghai University of China and SUPARCO, the National Space Agency of Pakistan. The 7 kilogram satellite was developed by the Department of Electrical Engineering at the Institute of Space Technology (IST), Islamabad.
The satellite successfully captured and transmitted the first images from lunar orbit, providing a unique view of the lunar surface.
On the benefits of satellites, Suparco said that satellites have an important role in improving communication, improving navigation, monitoring the environment, promoting scientific knowledge and supporting various aspects of daily life, playing an integral role in the development and welfare of mankind.
Great benefits for mankind in communication, navigation, weather forecasting, earth observation, scientific research, disaster management, remote sensing and telemedicine.
Three types of satellites are needed for any country, the first for communication, the second for remote sensing and tracking, and the third for navigation.
