China launches Pakistani satellite

China successfully launches Pakistani Earth observation satellite PRSC-EO3 into orbit aboard Long March-6 rocket. | Contesto: cronaca

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China successfully launched a Pakistani Earth observation satellite into orbit on Friday evening, underscoring the deepening space cooperation between the two allies. The satellite, named PRSC-EO3, lifted off at 8:15 p.m. Beijing Time aboard a Long March-6 carrier rocket from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in northern China’s Shanxi Province, according to state media reports. The satellite separated from the rocket and entered its planned orbit, marking the mission as a success. The launch was conducted under a bilateral agreement between China and Pakistan, though specific details about the satellite’s capabilities and intended applications have not been disclosed by either side. The PRSC-EO3 is understood to be an Earth observation satellite, likely designed for remote sensing, resource monitoring, and disaster management. The Long March-6, a liquid-fueled rocket developed by the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, has been used for a variety of commercial and scientific missions since its maiden flight in 2015. Its reliable performance and ability to carry multiple payloads make it a preferred choice for international customers. Friday’s launch adds to China’s growing portfolio of satellite exports, particularly to countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative. Pakistan has been a longstanding partner in China’s space program. The two countries jointly developed the Pakistan Remote Sensing Satellite system, with earlier satellites in the series launched in 2018 and 2019. The PRSC-EO3 is the latest addition to that constellation, which is intended to provide Pakistan with independent access to space-based imagery for civilian and possibly military uses. Analysts note that such cooperation also strengthens strategic ties between Beijing and Islamabad, particularly in the context of regional rivalries. The launch comes at a time when China is expanding its commercial launch services globally, competing with established players like SpaceX and Arianespace. For Pakistan, the satellite fills a critical gap in its ability to monitor borders, agriculture, and natural disasters without relying entirely on foreign providers. However,...

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