Pakistan Successfully Launches EO-3 Satellite from China

• •Pakistan launched its EO-3 satellite on April 25, 2026, from China.
• •The satellite will enhance capabilities in urban planning, disaster management, and food security.
• •The launch marks a significant step towards Pakistan's technological self-reliance in space.

On April 25, 2026, Pakistan successfully launched its indigenous Electro-Optical Satellite (EO-3) from China's Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre. The satellite, developed by the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO), aims to enhance Pakistan's capabilities in Earth observation. It will provide high-resolution imaging data to support urban planning, disaster management, food security, and environmental protection. The launch is seen as a significant milestone in Pakistan's pursuit of technological self-reliance and is part of a broader strategy to develop an integrated Earth Observation System. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and other officials praised the efforts of SUPARCO's engineers and acknowledged China's support in the mission. This launch follows Pakistan's previous satellite launch in February 2026, further solidifying its space program.