Pakistani Space Program news & updates

[Yggdrasil]

SUPARCO launches ‘Made in Pakistan’ satellite into space

This is the PRSS-1 and PAKTES-1A launched on 9 July 2018 on Long March 2C.

1) PRSS-1 was 100% developed by China. Porkis had nothing to do with it, it was sold to them as-is.
2) PAKTES-1A was "developed indigenously" but the entire payload was subcontracted to South Africa's Space Advisory Company. By these standards, India can claim Su-30MKI was "developed indigenously" but we don't want to be laughing stock of the world like the neighbouring beggar state.
3) This was all done in July, and the article updated in December, but illiterate inbred Porkis can't read and hence the tweet from one Amjad Mahmood.

 

[Indx TechStyle]

This was all done in July, and the article updated in December, but illiterate inbred Porkis can't read and hence the tweet from one Amjad Mahmood.

Actually I too had doubt once. But then I found it having threads on PDF and many Pakistani handles. So, posted here.

 

[Indx TechStyle]

Suparco to assist Sindh govt in digital mapping

Karachi - The Sindh government has decided to develop digital mapping of the province with the help of Pakistan Space & Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco).

This was decided in a high-level meeting presided over by the Chief Secretary Sindh Syed Mumtaz Ali Shah on Monday at Sindh Secretariat.

Chairman Suparco Major General Amer Nadeem and other official of Suparco briefed the meeting in detail regarding digital mapping and navigations. Chairman Suparco said that Suparco with the help of its satellites Paksat-1 and PRSS provides data to the Pakistan Disaster Management Authority, Pakistan Navy and other departments. He further stated that various foreign countries have also received from Suparco about the geographical and environmental changes. He further informed the meeting that various national televisions and internet bands are also on Suparco’s satellites.

Chief Secretary Sindh Syed Mumtaz Ali Shah said that Sindh government will soon prepare digital mapping of the province in order to have real-time digital data in collaboration with Suparco. He further added that current digital data of road network, health facilities, educational institutions, water availability and agriculture in province will also be sought from the Suparco. Chief Secretary Sindh further added that Suparco should also provide its support in term of navigation and monitoring in Karachi Safe City project and operation against encroachment on Karachi Railways Circular system. “Coastal belt and all other big projects of the province will also be monitored through Suparco’s satellite system”. Added the Mumtaz Ali Shah. He further added that the provincial government would seek Suparco’s assistance in formulating policies related to environment, water and population.

Additional Chief Secretary Health Dr. Muhammad Usman Chahar during the meeting said that the Sindh health department has successfully launched dengue spray drive after the data provided by the Suparco. the meeting was attended by the Additional Chief Secretary Health Dr. Muhammad Usman Chahar, Secretary Information Imran Atta Soomro, Secretary Planning Dr Shireen Mustafa, Secretary I&C Ghulam Mujtaba Joyo, Secretary IT, Secretary PDMA and representatives of Suparco.

 

[Flame Thrower]

Suparco to assist Sindh govt in digital mapping

Do they actually have such capabilities!?

If so, how good are they!?

Given the terrain, Can this be done(by Pak) on LOC & IB too!?

 

[Skdas]

Do they actually have such capabilities!?

If so, how good are they!?

Given the terrain, Can this be done(by Pak) on LOC & IB too!?

Mostly they rent the Chinese space assets to do the mapping. The commercial grade pictures would give you arround 5mts of resolution. If you pay through your nose, probably 2mts. But you won't need that kind of resolution to map out resources. A multi spectral picture even at 5mts of resolution is plenty good and cheaper as well.

Sure they can use it for other purposes as well.

 

[Advaidhya Tiwari]

Do they actually have such capabilities!?

If so, how good are they!?

Given the terrain, Can this be done(by Pak) on LOC & IB too!?

Pakistan already has good map of LoC, IB etc by both aerial survey and ground workers/spies.

I am not sure how SUPARCO will map Sindh. It is better to map it by use of aerial survey planes flying at 10km altitude. The cost for flying planes is mich mich than taking satellite on rent

 

[Indx TechStyle]

Utilization of (PRSS-1) forum arranged by SUPARCO
Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) in collaboration with Planning Commission of Pakistan arranged a seminar entitled as “Utilization of Pakistan Remote Sensing Satellite (PRSS-1) data for socio-economic development.”

Minister for Planning, Development, and Statistics Division Makhdum Khusro Bakhtyar accentuate that efficient utilization of space sciences and technologies could play a significant role in socio-economic development of the country.

Geospatial technologies and satellite imagery engaged for real-time monitoring and mapping of development projects which endow with constant update and assist in better planning and implementation moreover make secure transparency in the projects.

Satellite technology should be used for assessment of crop sizes, water flows, extraction of mineralsand other natural resources as well as in better management of forestry and infrastructure projects accruing socio-economic reimbursement.

A pilot project launched for efficient monitoring and evaluation of various development projects and schemes for efficient implementation and better decision making by the ministry.

The nation’s national space agency SUPARCO needs to be endorsed for the work and contribution as it uplift the country to accomplish frequent goals of national development.

At the end of convention minister for planning Khusro Bakhtyar hoped that the commission would persist to enlarge and commence new technologies which would further make a payment to the intensification of national economy for betterment of the people.

 

[Indx TechStyle]

Re: Why SUPARCO isn't as successful as India's ISRO?

 

[Chinmoy]

Re: Why SUPARCO isn't as successful as India's ISRO?

National Space Agency of Republic of India

National Space Agency of Islamic Republic of Pakistan

Yeah............ They would talk anything and everything under the Sun except the Sun.

 

[HARDY]

thank you for sharing amazing information

 

[Indx TechStyle]

Pakistan’s space programme: Achievable goal or impossible dream?

The Pakistan Remote Sensing Satellite-1 (PRSS-1) was launched by Pakistan from China's Jiuquan Satellite Centre in 2018. PHOTO: FO
Last year, newly anointed Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry boldly announced that Pakistan would launch its first manned space mission in 2022, and as expected, many people took to social media to voice their amusement. The statement cracked many smiles and it became the subject of much ridicule and cynicism.

For the first time in a long time, a Pakistani minister had publicly shown interest in and hinted at developing a space programme. Although space travel may not seem like a necessary concern for a developing nation like Pakistan, the feat would require incomparable resources and in the process of utilising those resources our nation may enter into a scientific and technological renaissance. But what will it take to get into space? Are the wishes of the government genuine? How serious are we about boldly going where only a few have gone before?

The idea of space travel is usually torn between the alluring glamour of scientific exploration and the compulsion to direct our resources towards more pressing matters. Of course, space exploration is not only about pushing scientific boundaries but is often also seen as a means to establish dominance between rival countries. Amidst the growing friction between India and Pakistan, it is important to note that India is already far ahead in the space race. In November 2013, India became the first Asian country to launch a space probe to orbit Mars. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) also has extensive experience in launching multiple satellites using its own rockets. A major breakthrough came when the country launched a low orbiting satellite, granting the nation the ability to execute ‘space warfare’. Mission Shakti, as it was called, did indeed propel India to join the ranks of countries like America, Russia and China in terms of combative abilities in space.

But despite the progress, India has still not sent an astronaut into space. Perhaps Pakistan can take the lead in this respect. Doing so would certainly help establish our country’s dominance in the region and propel Pakistan towards superpower status. But Pakistan needs to ensure that its space programme is not perceived as being dangerous. Our national pride should not lead to international denunciation.

China, for instance, has not been careful in this respect. It failed to win the trust of the American government and has largely been denied any international cooperation with regards to the development of its own space programme. Similarly, India recently destroyed one of its space satellites, an operation which almost endangered the lives of the astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS). As a result, India received severe criticism from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Therefore, if Pakistan is serious about furthering its capabilities in space, the nation must take a cooperative and inclusive stance at the international level to help ensure future support.

While India is often perceived as being Pakistan’s primary enemy, in reality, there is a far more menacing contender that deserves the badge – climate change. With rising global temperatures, Pakistan, the sixth most populated country in the world, is slowly succumbing to natural catastrophes brought on by completely unnatural means. At least having our own space programme will help the nation better track down the changes in climate, identify precise causes, and create programmes to mitigate the effects of damage done to the atmosphere. This will contribute to research and technological development in the field of meteorology. Of course, any development, whether technological or otherwise will likely be the side-effect of our space programme. As a result, scientific development will begin to flourish in Pakistan and young minds will be inspired to contribute towards their nation’s scientific endeavours.

However, adopting a slightly more pragmatic lens, Pakistan is currently devoid of the skills and knowledge needed to propel the nation towards the final frontier. There are only a handful of universities offering aeronautical engineering degrees and there are yet fewer institutes committed to scientific research and development.

Pakistan needs to generate public interest in space exploration, especially among the youth. Pakistan’s Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO), which was formed in 1961 by Dr Abdus Salam, has largely been denied the funding and resources needed to ensure a sustained rate of advancement and innovation. If the new government is serious about its space ambitions, then it must breathe new life into SUPARCO. The lack of technological infrastructure will undoubtedly serve as a bottleneck since only nine countries currently possess the capabilities to enter into orbit.

Furthermore, Pakistan’s debt has already ballooned in excess of Rs33 trillion and an ambitious space programme will likely pop this balloon. The procuring of necessary items such as space shuttles, a launch pad, mission control facilities, and tracking and data relay satellites are all major capital investments, but they could certainly guarantee heavy returns. To save some of these costs, Pakistan can always request international partners to collaborate and share their facilities. For instance, in 2018, Pakistan launched two homemade satellites using a Chinese launch vehicle. This was a small step, but now the country needs to take bigger leaps.

Recently, Raadeyah Aamir, a Pakistani student aged 12 years, was selected by NASA for its internship programme, giving us a fresh glimmer of hope for our fledgling dreams of space exploration. Perhaps the actualisation of this impossible dream lies in the hands of Pakistan’s youth.

This article was written by a dumbwit.

 

[Chinmoy]

Pakistan’s space programme: Achievable goal or impossible dream?

The Pakistan Remote Sensing Satellite-1 (PRSS-1) was launched by Pakistan from China's Jiuquan Satellite Centre in 2018. PHOTO: FO
Last year, newly anointed Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry boldly announced that Pakistan would launch its first manned space mission in 2022, and as expected, many people took to social media to voice their amusement. The statement cracked many smiles and it became the subject of much ridicule and cynicism.



This article was written by a dumbwit.

Dumbwit???? Don't insult Dumbs.

People who can't differentiate between sending a Man and Manned mission are no where in the list of Wit.....

 

[Indx TechStyle]

Pakistan’s science minister ‘invites’ top clerics to see ‘how moon cycle works’

Clerics of Pakistan's Moon Sighting Committee search the sky with a telescope for the new moon that signals the start of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, in Karachi.|Photo Credit: AP
Pakistan had spent ₹3.06 million on the sighting of the moon for Muharram, Ramazan, Eidul Fitr and Eidul Azha in 2018.

In an unusual move, Pakistan’s science and technology minister on Monday invited the country’s two leading clerics to see how “easy” science has made it to predict the lunar calendar to calculate the start of the holy fasting month of Ramzan.

In a statement that could further anger the conservative clerics in the Muslim majority nation, Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry invited Mufti Muneebur Rehman and Shahabuddin Popalzai to see how the moon cycle works.

His invitation comes as the government of Prime Minister Imran Khan advocated a science-based lunar calendar to calculate the start of Ramzan.

“We are inviting Maulana Muneebur Rehman and Shahabuddin Popalzai to come and witness how the moon cycle works,” wrote Chaudhry on Twitter.

“And see for themselves how easy science has made it to predict the lunar calendar. There is no need for an arduous task,” he said sarcastically.

Since assuming office as the minister for science and technology, Chaudhry has been pushing for using science for the Islamic calendar and doing away with the traditional moon sighting method used by the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee.

“Every year on the occasion of Ramadan, Eid and Muharram a controversy starts regarding moonsighting,” Chaudhry said in a video he tweeted on May 5 in which he recalled watching the committee use telescopes to make their calculations.

Recently, Pakistan’s lower house was told that ₹3.06 million was spent on the sighting of the moon for Muharram, Ramazan, Eidul Fitr and Eidul Azha in 2018.

Earlier this month, the minister formed a five-member committee comprising officials from the S&T ministry, Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco) and Pakistan Meteorological Department to prepare a lunar calendar and publish it by the 15th of Ramzan.

Speaking at an event at Karachi University, he said the ministry was also working on a mobile phone app that will enable people to sight the moon on their devices, the Express Tribune reported Monday.

 

[NeXoft007]

Pakistan’s science minister ‘invites’ top clerics to see ‘how moon cycle works’

Clerics of Pakistan's Moon Sighting Committee search the sky with a telescope for the new moon that signals the start of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, in Karachi.|Photo Credit: AP
Pakistan had spent ₹3.06 million on the sighting of the moon for Muharram, Ramazan, Eidul Fitr and Eidul Azha in 2018.

20% of the money spent on food for mullahs.
50% of the money spent on their hotel accommodation & services.
25% of the money given to mullahs as donation.
And the rest 5% was spent on their transportation.

 

[Indx TechStyle]

20% of the money spent on food for mullahs.
50% of the money spent on their hotel accommodation & services.
25% of the money given to mullahs as donation.
And the rest 5% was spent on their transportation.

And the purpose was:

leading clerics to see how “easy” science has made it to predict the lunar calendar to calculate the start of the holy fasting month of Ramzan.

 

[Chinmoy]

And the purpose was:

I don't find any reason why would SUPARCO never want to touch the holy moon!

The clerics are not even ready till date to accept that US set foot on Moon and you are searching for reason of why SUPARCO has not attempted it?

Pakistan to come to a grinding halt if even they try to do that. The only people who are fit to do that is IRON BIRADAR.

 

[Indx TechStyle]

Fawad Chaudhry launches 'Pakistan's first official' moonsighting website

Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry on Sunday launched what he termed as Pakistan's "first official" moonsighting website and a calendar showing main Islamic dates and months for the next five years based on scientific evidence.

The website, pakmoonsighting.pk, has been launched by Chaudhry's ministry "to halt the moonsighting controversy" that rears its head in the country every year prior to religious festivals.

Named Moon Sighting Pakistan, the website features sections such as a monthly Hijri (Islamic) calendar for the next five years, a day-to-day lunar calendar against dates from the Gregorian calendar, and the dates on which the first day of every lunar month will fall.

Also available are the scientifically determined dates for all major Islamic festivals/days for the ongoing and next years. Readers can access year-wise data about the New Crescent Moon, monthly moon visibility maps and monthly moon coordinates in major cities on the site as well.

Chaudhry had earlier this month announced that the lunar calendar being prepared by a scientific committee formed by the government and showing the exact dates of important Islamic occasions — Ramazan, Eidul Fitr, Eidul Azha, Muharram — would be finalised by the 15th of Ramazan.

He had said that a mobile phone app was also under preparation by the scientific committee after which people would also be able to sight moon on their smartphones.

On May 3, the minister had formed a committee of five experts from the ministry of science and technology, Meteorological Department and the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco) to determine moonsighting for key Islamic dates and months scientifically, putting an end to the practice of looking for it physically through telescopes.

The National Assembly was informed recently that an amount of Rs3.06 million was spent last year on the sighting of the crescent for Muharram, Ramazan, Eidul Fitr and Eidul Azha.

 

[Joker]

Fawad Chaudhry launches 'Pakistan's first official' moonsighting website

Chutiya Pakistan, way to embezzle IMF baksheesh

 

[Cutting Edge 2]

Pakistan’s space programme: Achievable goal or impossible dream?

The Pakistan Remote Sensing Satellite-1 (PRSS-1) was launched by Pakistan from China's Jiuquan Satellite Centre in 2018. PHOTO: FO
Last year, newly anointed Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry boldly announced that Pakistan would launch its first manned space mission in 2022, and as expected, many people took to social media to voice their amusement. The statement cracked many smiles and it became the subject of much ridicule and cynicism.



This article was written by a dumbwit.

Fawad Chaudhry launches 'Pakistan's first official' moonsighting website

It seems that under Imran khan SUPARCO is becoming more lean and focused. Pakistani Human space flight program and mission 2040 roadmap is impressive. This reminds me of early days of ISRO. They still have a long way to go to be in the same league of ISRO but it seems that they are trying hard to reach there.

 

[singhboy98]

It seems that under Imran khan SUPARCO is becoming more lean and focused. Pakistani Human space flight program and mission 2040 roadmap is impressive. This reminds me of early days of ISRO. They still have a long way to go to be in the same league of ISRO but it seems that they are trying hard to reach there.

Lol. You need scientific temper and funds to do anything worthwhile in space exploration. Porkistan has neither.