Pakistan has achieved another major milestone in its space journey with the successful launch of its second indigenous Electro-Optical satellite, EO-2, from the Yangjiang Seashore Launch Centre (YSLC) in China, underscoring the deepening strategic cooperation between Islamabad and Beijing in advanced space technologies.

The satellite was launched by the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) in collaboration with Chinese space authorities, reflecting the strong technical partnership between the two countries in satellite deployment and launch services, SUPARCO said here, according to Gwadar Pro.

EO-2 was conceived, designed, engineered, and integrated at SUPARCO’s Satellite Research and Development Centre (SRDC) through indigenous research and systems engineering. The project highlights Pakistan’s growing expertise in satellite architecture, payload integration, environmental testing, quality assurance, and mission readiness.

The Gwadar Pro's report further stated that designed to operate in conjunction with EO-1, the newly launched EO-2 satellite is capable of observing Earth under varying illumination conditions, thereby enhancing the interpretation of surface features and improving change detection analysis. The combined capabilities of EO-1 and EO-2 will ensure imaging continuity, higher temporal resolution, and more reliable data acquisition for national applications.

Officials noted that the strengthened Earth observation fleet will significantly enhance Pakistan’s capacity in urban planning, disaster management, environmental monitoring, agricultural assessment, water resource management, and infrastructure development. The satellite’s data is expected to support evidence-based policymaking and sustainable development initiatives across multiple sectors. The launch also reflects the broader trajectory of China–Pakistan collaboration in science and technology under the framework of their strategic partnership.

Over the years, Beijing has supported Islamabad’s space ambitions through launch opportunities, technical exchanges, and capacity-building initiatives, enabling Pakistan to steadily build domestic expertise in advanced aerospace systems. With EO-2 now in orbit, Pakistan has reinforced its commitment to developing reliable, domestically engineered space systems while leveraging trusted international partnerships, particularly with China, to advance national development goals and technological self-reliance.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP) — Pak-China