Pakistan’s second communication satellite, PakSat MM1, launched by the National Space Agency (SUPARCO) on May 30, has successfully reached its Earth orbit as of June 5.
According to a spokesperson from the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Commission (SUPARCO), PakSat MM1 is positioned at an altitude of 38,786 km above the Earth, located at 38.2 degrees East.
The five-tonne PakSat MM1, equipped with state-of-the-art communication equipment, aims to provide the fastest internet services in the country. Following its arrival in orbit, the satellite’s solar panels have begun functioning, and various tests will be conducted to assess its condition in space.
Previously, on May 3, Pakistan’s historic lunar mission, ICUBE-Q, was launched aboard China’s Chang’E 6 from Hainan, China. This mission marks Pakistan’s first lunar exploration effort and represents a significant milestone in the country’s space endeavors.
The ICUBE-Qamar satellite, weighing approximately 7 kg, was developed by the Electrical Engineering Department of the Institute of Space Technology (IST) in Islamabad. It has successfully captured and transmitted its inaugural images from lunar orbit, offering a unique perspective of the moon’s surface.
