Beijing: According to a big news, today i.e. on Friday, January 17, China successfully launched a Pakistani satellite into space from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. According to the news of the state news agency 'Xinhua', the satellite named 'PRSC-EO1' was launched by the 'Long March-2D' carrier rocket at 12:07 pm (local time) and successfully placed in its designated orbit. .
At the same time, this rocket also took with it two other satellites – 'Tianlu-1' and 'Lanton-1'. This launch marks the 556th flight mission involving the 'Long March' carrier rocket series.
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Let us inform you that China has been launching satellites for Pakistan for the last few years, thereby expanding their evergreen relationship in the field of space. Last year, China launched a multi-mission communications satellite for Pakistan.
In the year 2018, China had placed two Pakistani satellites in orbit. 'PRSS-1' is Pakistan's first optical remote sensing satellite and PakTES-1A is a small observation vehicle.
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Please note that on May 30, 2024, Pakistan, with the help of China, had launched a communication satellite into space for faster internet connectivity. This multi-mission communication satellite was named PAKSAT MM1. At that time this satellite was launched from Xichang Satellite Launch Center.
Let us tell you that earlier on May 3, Pakistan had also launched ICube-Qamar satellite with the help of China. Including Paksat MM1, Pakistan has sent a total of 8 satellites into space so far.
(with agency input)
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