China Launches PRSS-01 to Elevate Pakistan’s Space and Disaster Response

China Launches PRSS-01 to Elevate Pakistan’s Space and Disaster Response

China successfully launched Pakistan’s first dedicated remote sensing satellite, PRSS-01, aboard a Kuaizhou-1A rocket from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan. The satellite entered its planned orbit and will provide high-resolution imaging for civilian and governmental uses, including urban planning, land surveys, environmental monitoring, and rapid disaster response. Engineers from both countries collaborated closely on the mission,…

Pakistan’s New Remote Sensing Satellite: Capabilities and Impact Explained

Pakistan successfully launched the PRSS-II remote-sensing satellite on July 31, 2025. The launch took place at the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre in China. SUPARCO, Pakistan’s national space agency, confirmed the achievement. This satellite is a major advancement for Pakistan’s space and environmental monitoring efforts. It will support disaster response, urban planning, agriculture, water monitoring, and […] The post Pakistan’s New Remote Sens…

China launches remote sensing satellite for Pakistan using Kuaizhou rocket

Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Aug 01, 2025 China successfully launched a remote sensing satellite for Pakistan on Thursday morning aboard a Kuaizhou 1A carrier rocket from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan province. The launch occurred at 10 am local time, with the solid-fueled rocket placing the satellite into its designated orbit. The satellite, designed and manufactured by the Innovation Academy for Microsatellites