ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has announced plans to launch a new satellite into space, on May 30. following the successful deployment of the iCube Qamar satellite.
The new satellite MM1, will be sent jointly by the SUPARCO and the National Space Agency, will help form the latest communication system.
The primary objective behind the MM1 satellite is to bolster Pakistan’s communication infrastructure. It is anticipated that the satellite will contribute to the establishment of a sophisticated communication network, and has the potential to meet the growing demands of the telecom sector.
According to a spokesperson of the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco). The national space agency, Suparco, said the launch is set to take place from Islamabad.
With the exponential growth in internet usage and the imminent rollout of 5G technology, the MM1 satellite holds promise in ensuring better availability and reliability of these services across the country. The satellite’s advanced capabilities are expected to address the increasing demand for high-speed internet and seamless connectivity.
Three days ago, Pakistan launched its first mission to the moon, entering the international space race for research. The mission was launched with Chinese assistance from China’s Hainan Space Site. The satellite, weighing about 7kg, was developed by the Electrical Engineering Department of the Institute of Space Technology (IST) in Islamabad in two years.
With the launch of the mission, Pakistan became the sixth country in the world to go to the moon. Suparco launched the first satellite into lunar orbit, which was linked to the Chang’e 6 mission of China.
Pakistan’s maiden lunar satellite iCube-Qamar transmitted the first images from orbit on Friday after completing three rounds of the moon.
