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People watch a screen displaying the launch of Pakistan's indigenous Electro-Optical (EO-1) satellite from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre (JSLC) in northern China, at the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) complex in Karachi, Pakistan

SUPARCO Successfully Launches Pakistan’s First Hyperspectral Satellite
The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has achieved a major milestone with the successful launch of Pakistan’s first Hyperspectral Satellite (HS-1) from the Chinese Satellite Launch Centre.

HS-1 is equipped with advanced hyperspectral imaging technology capable of capturing data across hundreds of narrow spectral bands. This capability will enable precise monitoring and analysis of land use, vegetation health, water resources, and urban development.

The satellite is expected to significantly enhance national capacities in areas such as precision agriculture, environmental monitoring, urban planning, and disaster management. Its high-resolution data will support improved resource management and strengthen Pakistan’s resilience to climate-related challenges.
In addition, HS-1 will contribute to development initiatives, including the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) by identifying geo-hazard risks and promoting sustainable infrastructure development.

The successful launch of HS-1 marks a pivotal step forward in Pakistan’s space program and reaffirms SUPARCO’s commitment to leveraging space technology for national development.