The inaugural multi-mission satellite of Pakistan, PAKSAT MM1, has been successfully operationalized with the assistance of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC).
The operationalization of the satellite represents a significant milestone in the nation’s space and digital growth framework.
The success of PAKSAT-MM1 will revolutionize Pakistan’s communication infrastructure, benefiting multiple IT sectors.
The satellite will deliver services including television broadcasting, mobile telecommunications, community internet access, and tele-education to enhance local enterprises.
This satellite will enhance internet coverage in remote regions, advancing the government’s objective of Digital Pakistan.
Pakistan has ascended 14 positions in the United Nations E-Governance Development Index. The country currently ranks 136th overall, an improvement from 150th in 2022.
Pakistan’s historic lunar mission (ICUBE-Q) was launched on May 3 aboard China’s Chang’E6 from Hainan, China.
The iCube-Qamar satellite project is Pakistan’s inaugural lunar exploration initiative, constituting a key achievement in the nation’s space endeavors.
The satellite iCube-Q was conceived and created by the Institute of Space Technology (IST) in partnership with Shanghai University SJTU of China and Pakistan’s national space agency SUPARCO.
