Pakistan successfully launches indigenous EO-2 earth observation satellite from China

Islamabad / Beijing (Web Desk): Pakistan reached a new milestone in its space journey on Thursday as its second indigenous Earth Observation Satellite, EO-2, was successfully launched from China’s Yangjiang Seashore Launch Centre.

Designed and developed by the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO), EO-2 is set to strengthen the country’s earth observation capabilities, offering high-resolution imagery for critical applications including urban development, natural resource management, environmental monitoring, disaster response, and climate analysis.

SUPARCO officials celebrated the launch as a major achievement, noting that the addition of EO-2 will enhance the accuracy, coverage, and continuity of Pakistan’s satellite data. The accomplishment reflects the nation’s growing technical expertise and increasing self-reliance in advanced space technology.

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated the country on this landmark achievement.

In a statment, President Zardari paid tribute to the scientists, engineers, and researchers of SUPARCO for their dedication in developing and successfully launching EO-2.

He also expressed gratitude to China for its cooperation, highlighting that the Pakistan-China partnership in space technology continues to grow stronger.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in a separate statement, praised the work of the scientists and researchers behind EO-2 and highlighted the satellite’s role in collecting vital data to support climate monitoring and urban planning.

وزیراعظم محمد شہباز شریف کی چین کے تعاون سے ارتھ آبزرویشن سیٹلائٹ، ای او-2 (EO-2) کی کامیاب لانچ پر قوم کو مبارکباد۔

وزیراعظم کا ای او-2 پر کام کرنے والے سائنسدانوں اور محققین کو خراجِ تحسین۔

"اس سیٹلائٹ کے اجراء سے اہم ڈیٹا اکٹھا کرنے، موسمیاتی نگرانی اور اربن پلاننگ کے… pic.twitter.com/cqHkTJ5Wgp

— Government of Pakistan (@GovtofPakistan) February 12, 2026

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar also extended congratulations, describing the development as a sign of Pakistan’s steady progress toward technological self-reliance and advanced national space capabilities.

I congratulate the entire Pakistani nation on the historic milestone of the successful launch of Pakistan’s advanced Earth Observation Satellite, PRSC-EO2, in collaboration with the People’s Republic of China. This marks Pakistan’s fifth Earth observation satellite and the second…

— Ishaq Dar (@MIshaqDar50) February 12, 2026

He thanked China for its consistent support and commended the SUPARCO team for their tireless efforts in expanding the country’s indigenous space infrastructure.