Islamabad: Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has announced a historic achievement with the successful launch of Pakistan's indigenous Electro-Optical Satellite (EO-3) from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in China. The launch is being regarded as a significant milestone in Pakistan's journey towards self-reliance and technological excellence.

According to Radio Pakistan, the satellite will provide imaging data to revolutionize urban planning, disaster management, food security, and environment protection. It will also serve as an integrated Earth Observation System to support national priorities across multiple sectors and contribute towards sustainable socio-economic development.

In his message on this historic occasion, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif appreciated the professional excellence and commitment of SUPARCO's engineers and scientists. He also acknowledged the unwavering support of Pakistan's all-weather friend China in the space domain.

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar extended his commendation, praising SUPARCO's technical excellence and dedication. He described the successful launch as a reflection of Pakistan's growing scientific capability and reiterated the government's resolve to further strengthen the country's presence in the space sector.