Engineering:PRSC-EO1 satellite

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PRSC-EO1 satellite
Mission typeEarth observation satellite
OperatorSUPARCO
Spacecraft properties
SpacecraftPRSC-EO1
ManufacturerSUPARCO
Start of mission
Launch dateJanuary 17, 2025, 12:07 pm BT (04:07 UTC)
RocketChang Zheng 2D
Launch siteJiuquan Satellite Launch Centre[1]
ContractorCASC
 

PRSC-EO1 (Pakistan Remote Sensing Satellite - Earth Observation 1) is an Electro-Optical Satellite developed by Pakistan's Space Agency (SUPARCO).[2] It was launched from China's Jiuquan Satellite Centre on January 17, 2025,[3][4] by China Great Wall Industry Corporation (CGWIC),[5] a subsidiary of the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC).[6][7] The PRSC-EO1 is Pakistan's first domestically produced observation satellite.[2][3][8] The satellite was Pakistan's 2nd launch in just under a week. Previously, Pakistan launched PAUSAT-1 satellite, on SpaceX's Falcon 9 on January 14, 2025.[9][10]

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.[11][12][13][7] Then, In 2022, the China Great Wall Industry Corporation reached an agreement with SUPARCO. providing multi-launch services for a SUPARCO satellite.[7] In addition to that, CGWIC also provided Pakistani satellite with Telemetry, Tracking, and Command support for Launch and Early Orbit Phase support.[6]

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.[14] The satellite was launched besides two other Chinese satellites Tianlu 1 and Lantan 1.[11] The official launch ceremony was held at the SUPARCO Complex in Karachi where the launch was broadcast live.[12][15]

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.[12][3]

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.[8]

References

  1. ↑ "Launch Site, Rocket and Date". Dawn Newspaper. https://www.dawn.com/news/1885863/pakistan-launches-first-home-made-observation-satellite-eo-1. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Karachi, Ariba; Baptiste, Eduardo (January 17, 2025). "Pakistan launches first home-made observation satellite". in Jones, Gareth. https://www.reuters.com/technology/space/pakistan-launches-first-home-made-observation-satellite-2025-01-17/. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Guramani, Nadir (2025-01-17). "Pakistan launches first home-made observation satellite EO-1" (in en). https://www.dawn.com/news/1885863/pakistan-launches-first-home-made-observation-satellite-eo-1. 
  4. ↑ "China successfully launches Pakistani satellite 'PRSC-EO1' into space". 17 January 2025. https://www.business-standard.com/external-affairs-defence-security/news/china-successfully-launches-pakistani-satellite-prsc-eo1-into-space-125011700300_1.html. 
  5. ↑ "Pakistan Achieves Milestone with Launch of 3 Advanced Satellites | Deftechtimes" (in en-US). 2025-01-18. https://deftechtimes.com/pakistan-achieves-launch-of-3-advanced-satellites/. 
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "CGWIC Successfully Launches PRSC-EO1 Satellite for the SUPARCO by Long March-2D Launch Vehicle". https://www.cgwic.com/News/2025/20250117.html. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Jones, Andrew (2025-01-17). "China launches Earth observation satellite for Pakistan" (in en-US). https://spacenews.com/china-launches-earth-observation-satellite-for-pakistan/. 
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Khan, Bilal (2025-01-17). "Pakistan's First Homegrown Imaging Satellite Enters Orbit - Quwa" (in en-US). https://quwa.org/pakistan-defence-news/pakistan-first-homegrown-imaging-satellite-enters-orbit-01-17-2025/. 
  9. ↑ "Pakistan Launched Two Observation Satellites in One Week; With America and China's Help" (in en). 2025-01-19. https://ground.news/article/pakistan-launched-two-observation-satellites-in-one-week-with-america-and-chinas-help. 
  10. ↑ Levina (2025-01-18). "Pakistan Launched Two Observation Satellites in One Week; With America and China's Help - RESONANT NEWS" (in en-US). https://resonantnews.com/2025/01/18/pakistan-launched-two-observation-satellites-in-one-week-with-america-and-chinas-help/. 
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 刘小卓. "Pakistani satellite among 3 launched". https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202501/18/WS678b9526a310a2ab06ea7da0.html. 
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 "Pakistan's indigenous PRSC EO-1 satellite launched into space" (in en-US). 2025-01-17. https://dailyausaf.com/en/technology/pakistans-indigenous-prsc-eo-1-satellite-launched-into-space/. 
  13. ↑ "PAKISTAN REMOTE SENSING SATELLITE (PRSC-EOS) | SUPARCO". https://suparco.gov.pk/major-programmes/projects/prsc-eos/. 
  14. ↑ Pandey, Arushi (2025-01-17). "China Launches Pakistani Satellite PRSC-EO1" (in en-US). https://interstellar.news/space/china-launches-pakistani-satellite-strengthening-space-alliance/. 
  15. ↑ "Pakistan set to launch EO-1 satellite, marking a milestone in space exploration" (in en). 2025-01-17. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2522715/pakistans-first-indigenous-eo-1-satellite-launched-into-space. 

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