Pakistan has finalized preparations to launch a state-of-the-art hyperspectral satellite into space this October, marking another revolutionary step in the country’s space program.
The project has been developed under the leadership of the national space agency, SUPARCO, and is expected to accelerate progress across multiple sectors, including science and technology.
The new hyperspectral satellite will play a vital role in mineral exploration, agricultural development, flood monitoring, glacier melt assessment, and air pollution studies.
Speaking at the opening ceremony of a workshop, SUPARCO Chairman Muhammad Yousuf Khan said: “This satellite will provide accurate and advanced data on minerals, vegetation, soil, and water quality. Surveys that previously took years will now be completed within days.”
He added that the initiative would pave the way for the effective and sustainable use of natural resources, empowering policymakers and researchers to make timely, evidence-based decisions.
