Pakistan has achieved a major breakthrough in its space programme with the successful launch of its first Hyperspectral Satellite HS-1 from a Chinese launch facility on Sunday. The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) hailed the development as a significant leap forward in national space technology.
Unlike traditional imaging satellites that capture limited RGB colour bands, the HS-1 is equipped to record data across hundreds of narrow spectral bands, allowing highly precise analysis of land, water, vegetation, and urban infrastructure.
SUPARCO stated that the satellite will strengthen Pakistan’s capabilities in precision agriculture, environmental monitoring, disaster response, and urban planning. From tracking crop health and soil moisture to monitoring pollution, glacial melt, and deforestation, HS-1 will provide critical insights for sustainable development and resource management.
The launch also reflects deepening Pakistan-China cooperation in space and technology, paving the way for future advancements in remote sensing and earth observation.
