The Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) on Thursday successfully launched Pakistan’s second indigenous Earth Observation Satellite (EO-2) from China’s Yangjiang Seashore Launch Centre.
Developed by SUPARCO, this satellite is set to strengthen Pakistan’s Earth observation capacity. Equipped to capture high-resolution images, it will support a wide range of national needs, including development planning, management of natural resources, and environmental surveillance.
Alhumdulillah, the Pakistani PRSC-EO2 satellite of SUPARCO 🇵🇰 has successfully been launched into orbit today. All launch parameters were optimal. Satellite is currently in it’s intended, stable orbit. pic.twitter.com/iEATbFarfD
— The STRATCOM Bureau (@OSPSF) February 12, 2026
The satellite’s data will aid urban planning initiatives, disaster response operations, climate research, and informed policy formulation. By enhancing access to accurate and timely imagery, EO-2 is expected to improve decision-making across multiple sectors.
Last October, Pakistan had launched its first Hyperspectral Satellite (HS-1) from a Chinese launch center.
It is worth mentioning that hyperspectral imaging is used in satellites to study the Earth and space, according to a study published in the Journal of Computational Intelligence and Neuroscience.
SUPARCO said that HS-1 satellite is engineered to capture ultra-precise hyperspectral imagery across hundreds of narrow spectral bands, offering unprecedented resolution for the analysis of land, vegetation, water, and urban features.
