PRSC-EO1 satellite
{{Short description|Remote sensing satellite of Pakistan}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2025}}
{{Infobox spaceflight
| image = PRSC-EO1 satellite.jpg
| image_size = 250px
| mission_type = Earth observation satellite
| operator = SUPARCO
| spacecraft = PRSC-EO1
| manufacturer = SUPARCO
| launch_date = {{launch time|January 17, 2025|04|07|00|BT|net=no}}
| launch_rocket = Chang Zheng 2D
| launch_site = Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre{{cite news |title=Launch Site, Rocket and Date |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1885863/pakistan-launches-first-home-made-observation-satellite-eo-1 |access-date=18 January 2025 |work=Dawn Newspaper}}
| launch_contractor = CASC
}}
PRSC-EO1 (Pakistan Remote Sensing Satellite - Earth Observation 1) is an Electro-Optical Satellite developed by Pakistan's Space Agency (SUPARCO).{{Cite web |last=Karachi |first=Ariba |last2=Baptiste |first2=Eduardo |date=January 17, 2025 |editor-last=Jones |editor-first=Gareth |title=Pakistan launches first home-made observation satellite |url=https://www.reuters.com/technology/space/pakistan-launches-first-home-made-observation-satellite-2025-01-17/ |access-date=18 January 2025 |website=Reuters}} It was launched from China's Jiuquan Satellite Centre on January 17, 2025,{{Cite web |last=Guramani |first=Nadir |date=2025-01-17 |title=Pakistan launches first home-made observation satellite EO-1 |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1885863/pakistan-launches-first-home-made-observation-satellite-eo-1 |access-date=2025-01-18 |website=DAWN.COM |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=17 January 2025 |title=China successfully launches Pakistani satellite 'PRSC-EO1' into space |url=https://www.business-standard.com/external-affairs-defence-security/news/china-successfully-launches-pakistani-satellite-prsc-eo1-into-space-125011700300_1.html |website=Business Standard}} by China Great Wall Industry Corporation (CGWIC),{{Cite web |date=2025-01-18 |title=Pakistan Achieves Milestone with Launch of 3 Advanced Satellites {{!}} Deftechtimes |url=https://deftechtimes.com/pakistan-achieves-launch-of-3-advanced-satellites/ |access-date=2025-01-18 |language=en-US}} a subsidiary of the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC),{{Cite web |title=CGWIC Successfully Launches PRSC-EO1 Satellite for the SUPARCO by Long March-2D Launch Vehicle |url=https://www.cgwic.com/News/2025/20250117.html |access-date=2025-01-18 |website=www.cgwic.com}}{{Cite web |last=Jones |first=Andrew |date=2025-01-17 |title=China launches Earth observation satellite for Pakistan |url=https://spacenews.com/china-launches-earth-observation-satellite-for-pakistan/ |access-date=2025-01-18 |website=SpaceNews |language=en-US}} The PRSC-EO1 is Pakistan's first domestically produced observation satellite.{{Cite web |last=Khan |first=Bilal |date=2025-01-17 |title=Pakistan's First Homegrown Imaging Satellite Enters Orbit - Quwa |url=https://quwa.org/pakistan-defence-news/pakistan-first-homegrown-imaging-satellite-enters-orbit-01-17-2025/ |access-date=2025-01-18 |language=en-US}} The satellite is Pakistan's 2nd launch in just under a week, previously, Pakistan launched PAUSAT-1 satellite, on SpaceX's Falcon 9 on January 14, 2025.{{Cite web |date=2025-01-19 |title=Pakistan Launched Two Observation Satellites in One Week; With America and China’s Help |url=https://ground.news/article/pakistan-launched-two-observation-satellites-in-one-week-with-america-and-chinas-help |access-date=2025-01-19 |website=Ground News |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Levina |date=2025-01-18 |title=Pakistan Launched Two Observation Satellites in One Week; With America and China’s Help - RESONANT NEWS |url=https://resonantnews.com/2025/01/18/pakistan-launched-two-observation-satellites-in-one-week-with-america-and-chinas-help/ |access-date=2025-01-19 |website=resonantnews.com |language=en-US}}
Background
The launch of PRSC-EO1 is part of a broader initiative under the "Space Vision 2040", which seeks to establish Pakistan self-reliant in satellite launching and development capabilities. Under this vision, SUPARCO announced a new program of three optical remote sensing satellites called PRSC-EOS and the PRSC-EO1 is first of three satellites.{{Cite web |last=刘小卓 |title=Pakistani satellite among 3 launched |url=https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202501/18/WS678b9526a310a2ab06ea7da0.html |access-date=2025-01-18 |website=www.chinadaily.com.cn}}{{Cite web |date=2025-01-17 |title=Pakistan's indigenous PRSC EO-1 satellite launched into space |url=https://dailyausaf.com/en/technology/pakistans-indigenous-prsc-eo-1-satellite-launched-into-space/ |access-date=2025-01-18 |website=Daily Ausaf |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=PAKISTAN REMOTE SENSING SATELLITE (PRSC-EOS) {{!}} SUPARCO |url=https://suparco.gov.pk/major-programmes/projects/prsc-eos/ |access-date=2025-01-18 |website=suparco.gov.pk}} Then, In 2022, the China Great Wall Industry Corporation reached an agreement with SUPARCO. providing multi-launch services for a SUPARCO satellite. In addition to that, CGWIC also provided Pakistani satellite with Telemetry, Tracking, and Command support for Launch and Early Orbit Phase support.
Launch
PRSC-EO1 was launched on January 17, 2025, 12:07pm (Beijing Time) by Long March-2D (LM-2D) from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the autonomous region of Inner Mongolia.{{Cite web |last=Pandey |first=Arushi |date=2025-01-17 |title=China Launches Pakistani Satellite PRSC-EO1 |url=https://interstellar.news/space/china-launches-pakistani-satellite-strengthening-space-alliance/ |access-date=2025-01-18 |website=Interstellar News |language=en-US}} The satellite was launched besides two other Chinese satellites Tianlu 1 and Lantan 1. The official launch ceremony was held at the SUPARCO Complex in Karachi where the launch was broadcast live.{{Cite web |date=2025-01-17 |title=Pakistan set to launch EO-1 satellite, marking a milestone in space exploration |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/2522715/pakistans-first-indigenous-eo-1-satellite-launched-into-space |access-date=2025-01-18 |website=The Express Tribune |language=en}}
Objectives
PRSC-EO1 is earth observation satellite. Its primary purpose is to monitor earth and support land mapping in agriculture, disaster management, urban planning and resource planning. PRSC-EO1 will also help in infrastructure tracking, natural resource conservation, environmental monitoring, and providing real-time response to disasters.
Specifications
The Satellite is Pakistan's first domestically produced (EO) electro-optical remote sensing satellite and is equipped with a high-resolution optical payload designed to capture multi-spectral images with a potential resolution of up to 1 meter.
References
{{Reflist}}{{Pakistani Space Program}}{{Pakistani spacecraft}}
Category:Earth observation satellites
Category:Spacecraft launched by Long March rockets