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Pakistan to launch advanced hyperspectral satellite in October

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has finalized preparations to launch its first advanced hyperspectral satellite this October, the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco) confirmed on Thursday.

According to the details, the satellite will assist in mineral exploration and enhance research in agriculture, forestry, wildlife, flood monitoring, glacier melt, air pollution, and smog.

According to Suparco, the hyperspectral satellite will open new avenues in natural resource management, providing high-resolution data for agriculture and mineral resource exploration.

The project has been developed under the leadership of Suparco. Speaking at the opening ceremony of a related workshop, Suparco Chairman Muhammad Yousuf Khan highlighted the satellite’s potential impact.

He said the hyperspectral satellite will deliver precise data on minerals, plants, soil, and water quality, making it possible to analyse environmental changes more effectively.

Chairman Yousuf noted that surveys that previously took years can now be completed in just a few days thanks to the satellite’s advanced technology.

“This step will pave the way for the effective use of Pakistan’s natural resources,” he said, stressing that the satellite will significantly boost research capabilities and planning in critical sectors.

Digital Desk

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