In a historic milestone for Pakistan’s space exploration journey, the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has successfully launched the country’s first-ever Hyperspectral Satellite (HS-1) from China, marking a defining leap in national technological advancement.
The HS-1 satellite represents a major step forward in Pakistan’s space capabilities, enabling the nation to harness cutting-edge hyperspectral imaging for applications in agriculture, environmental monitoring, urban planning, and disaster management..
HS-1 captures high-resolution imagery across numerous spectral bands, enabling precise analysis of land, vegetation, water, and urban areas. It supports:
- Precision agriculture through crop and soil monitoring.
- Environmental tracking of deforestation, pollution, and glacial melt.
- Disaster management with early warnings for floods and landslides.
- CPEC infrastructure by identifying geo-hazard risks.
BREAKING: SUPARCO, Pakistan’s Space Agency, has successfully launched its first hyperspectral satellite, the PRSC HS-1, today from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in China via the Kinetica-1 rocket of the commercial Chinese satellite launch provider CAS Space. pic.twitter.com/ddPXGkmhhd
— The STRATCOM Bureau (@OSPSF) October 19, 2025SUPARCO Chairman Muhammad Yousaf Khan praised the government’s support, stating, “HS-1 will revolutionise agriculture and climate resilience.” Project Director Mushtaque Hussain Soomro lauded the team’s dedication. The launch strengthens Pakistan-China ties, reflecting their shared commitment to peaceful space exploration.
The successful launch underscores the deep-rooted partnership between Pakistan and China in the field of space science and technology. Over the years, both countries have expanded collaboration in peaceful space exploration, satellite development, and scientific exchange.
The HS-1 mission further cements this strategic alliance, reflecting mutual commitment to advancing innovation and using space technology for socioeconomic progress across Asia
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