Pakistan launches two satellites using Chinese rocket

muhammadadeel

Chief Minister (5k+ posts)


Pakistan has launched two indigenously manufactured satellites into orbit using a Chinese launch vehicle.
The satellites were launched today onboard a Chinese Long March (LM-2C) rocket.

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One of the satellites launched is a remote sensing satellite (PRSS1) – a dual-purpose Earth observational and optical satellite.
With its launch, Pakistan has become one of the few countries to have its own remote sensing satellite in orbit.

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The second test satellite launched is a PAK-TES-1A, developed by SUPARCO to enhance satellite manufacture capabilities in the country.
Meanwhile, Pakistan's Ambassador to China, Khalid Masood congratulated the nation on the launch describing it as a major milestone in space technology.
He termed satellites important for country's socio economic development..

Reference: http://www.radio.gov.pk/09-07-2018/pakistan-launches-two-satellites-using-chinese-rocket
 
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AntiGossip

Senator (1k+ posts)
Oh my foot let these scientistz develop something more "MAde in PAksitani" wtf? Chinese aren't kangoroos to jump in their stomack Laps at every instance.