NEW DELHI: Pakistan safely launched a multi- vision contact dish named PAKSAT MM1 on Thursday, in collaboration with China. This marks Islamabad’s following satellite launch within the course of a quarter. According to information provided by China’s state-run Xinhua news agency, the dish was placed into orbit at the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan state.
The satellite safely reached the desired circle.
The PAKSAT MM1 will drastically improve internet access across Pakistan, according to a speech from Pakistan Television. It is also expected to improve tv channels, mobile service, and broadband connection. According to the Dawn news, the dish is scheduled to begin offering services in August.
Shehbaz Sharif, the prime minister, expressed his pleasure at the start.
” I’m especially excited about the potential effects of PAKSAT MM1 on internet connection in Pakistan. This dish promises to revolutionize our modern landscape and offer the country’s fastest internet access, according to Sharif, citing its state-of-the-art communication technology.
Sharif made a point about the satellite’s wider effect.
He noted that PAKSAT MM1 would not only increase the daily lives of Muslim citizens but moreover increase economic activities, e- commerce, and e- governance.
Sharif even emphasized the close cooperation between China and Pakistan.
He said the release from China’s satellite launch center is a testament to the two nations ‘ close cooperation and collaboration.
Sharif remarked,” It is through these joint endeavors that we can force our society forward and harness the power of technologies for the benefit of our people.”
He likewise praised the satellite’s professional achievements.
He claimed that the placement of the dish in a geosynchronous orbit 36, 000 kilometers above Earth is an “impressive miracle” that highlights the country’s scientific and technological prowess.
Pakistan’s Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission ( Suparco ) shared information about the launch.
Suparco stated in a statement that the release of the dish is a part of 2047’s National Space Programme. Suparco and the Chinese aircraft industry worked together to meet Pakistan’s growing conversation and connectivity requirements.
Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, who attended the release, shared potential dreams.
He claimed that Pakistan plans to use its own rockets from regional launch pads to launch its satellites soon. When we will start our spacecraft on our own missiles from Pakistan’s Space Launch Center, the day is never far away. Congratulations Pakistan”, he said.
Earlier on May 3, Pakistan’s tiny satellite ‘ iCube- Sahib’ was launched as part of China’s Chang’e- 6 solar vision from Hainan state.
Pakistan has a growing reputation in place, with at least six observatories to its title, including BADR- A, BADR- B, PAKSAT 1- R, PRSS- 1, PakTes 1- A, and iCube- Qamar.
The second images of the moon from solar circle on May 8 were transmitted by the iCube- Qamar following the May 3 launch.
( With inputs from agencies )
