Pakistan’s recently launched remote sensing satellite has officially become operational, marking a major step forward in the country’s space and technology program.

The satellite, developed under the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO), is designed to provide high-resolution imaging for applications including agriculture, urban planning, disaster management, water resource monitoring, and national security.

Officials said the system is now fully integrated and transmitting data, which will help reduce reliance on foreign satellite imagery and strengthen Pakistan’s ability to monitor its own resources and territory.

Experts have hailed the development as a milestone that can boost precision agriculture, track climate change impacts, and support infrastructure projects, while also enhancing defense capabilities.

The satellite was launched earlier this year as part of Pakistan’s broader effort to expand its indigenous space technology capacity.