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The Rocket & Satellite Company, Pakistan’s First Private Space Company, Is Ready To Launch
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Pakistan’s first private space company, The Rocket & Satellite Company Limited, announced this week that it has registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Government of Pakistan.
The company announced that it will offer low-cost solutions in three main areas: space launch systems, satellite manufacturing, and ground segment as a service. In the long-term, the company plans to offer solutions in the areas of space debris and in-orbit satellite servicing to increase satellite life.
The Rocket & Satellite Company Limited’s space debris solution will reduce the risk of satellite and spacecraft in-space collisions due to space debris, saving significant money for space-based companies. Its focus will be to provide low cost space technology and provide solutions for the issue of space debris through the combined use of artificial intelligence (AI) and space tech.
Additionally, the the company will address in-orbit servicing to increase the lifespan of a satellite by providing platform for scientists, engineers, professionals, and students to offer their skills and serve space industries, ensuring the best solutions for the betterment of humanity.
The Rocket & Satellite Company Limited is based in Karachi and led by CEO Sami Ullah Khan. Further information is available on the company’s website, as well as its social media presence on Twitter and LinkedIn.
 

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First of all read it as another Fauzi/Askari foundation.

Second, just answer one question.
Itna confidence laate kahan se hain?
Aapke paas bhi utna hi confidence hoga agar taxpayer aapki fauj ka jebb bharega(in perpetuity) aur aankh band karke jo bologe wahi maan lega.
 

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Aapke paas bhi utna hi confidence hoga agar taxpayer aapki fauj ka jebb bharega(in perpetuity) aur aankh band karke jo bologe wahi maan lega.
I meant confidence in writing these .

In the long-term, the company plans to offer solutions in the areas of space debris and in-orbit satellite servicing to increase satellite life.
Its focus will be to provide low cost space technology and provide solutions for the issue of space debris through the combined use of artificial intelligence (AI) and space tech.
I mean REALLY???????????????????
It seems they are considering space debris clean up as same as Karachi gutter clean up.

Additionally, the the company will address in-orbit servicing to increase the lifespan of a satellite by providing platform for scientists, engineers, professionals, and students to offer their skills and serve space industries, ensuring the best solutions for the betterment of humanity.
In orbit servicing of satellites? Again REALLY?????????????????????
First make a satellite of own and then talk about servicing it. It seems they have taken satellite servicing to be same as that of Mehran servicing.
 

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PAKISTAN LOOKS AT EXPANDING SPACE DEVELOPMENT
In its budget for the 2021-2022 Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP), the Pakistani government is looking to allocate funds to study the feasibility of the following space development projects:
  • Establishment of Pakistan Space Centre (PSC).
  • The Pakistan Satellite Navigation Program (PSNP).
  • Development of a spaceport (i.e., a satellite launch vehicle site).
  • Pakistan Multi-Mission Communication Satellite (Pak-Sat-MM1).
  • Pakistan Remote Sensing Synthetic Aperture Radar Satellite (PRSS-S1).
  • Pakistan Optical Remote Sensing Satellite (PRSS-O2).
The government is conducting the feasibility studies through the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO). These programs are tentative in scope because they are currently limited to only assessing project feasibility and/or defining system requirements.[1]
Despite the uncertainty, Pakistan’s intent to pursue each of these programs date back to at least 2010.
For example, under ‘Space Vision 2040’, SUPARCO had revealed that it would launch at least three remote sensing satellites (RSS) and, ultimately, supplant its older satellites with new systems. The original timeline for launching the follow-on RSS units was in 2012-2020. SUPARCO evidently had to delay its timelines, but it seems that the current PSDP allocations are working towards the original plan.
Currently, Pakistan has one RSS satellite in space, i.e., the PRSS-O1, which China launched from its Jiuquan Launch Site Center (JLSC) on 09 July 2018. The PRSS-O1 is equipped with an electro-optical (EO) payload.
Pakistan Space Centre (PSC)
In terms of the PSC, the Pakistani government announced its plans to launch the organization in 2018. The PSC’s main function will be to design, develop, and manufacture satellites…
New Satellites
If the PSC gets off the ground, then it is possible that its first major satellite program could be the Pakistan Satellite Navigation Program (PSNP). The Pakistani military is increasingly relying on stand-off range cruise missiles and precision-guided bombs. Contemporary munitions of this type use a combination of inertial navigation systems (INS) and satellite-aided guidance. For the latter, most countries are content with GPS, but there is a chance the U.S. could cut GPS coverage in South Asia in a major conflict scenario. Thus, both India and Pakistan are looking into (and in India’s case, working on) domestic satellite navigation systems…
Possible Satellite Launch Vehicle (SLV) Program
The feasibility study of a spaceport likely points to the development of a satellite launch vehicle (SLV) site…
 

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PAKISTAN LOOKS AT EXPANDING SPACE DEVELOPMENT
In its budget for the 2021-2022 Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP), the Pakistani government is looking to allocate funds to study the feasibility of the following space development projects:
  • Establishment of Pakistan Space Centre (PSC).
  • The Pakistan Satellite Navigation Program (PSNP).
  • Development of a spaceport (i.e., a satellite launch vehicle site).
  • Pakistan Multi-Mission Communication Satellite (Pak-Sat-MM1).
  • Pakistan Remote Sensing Synthetic Aperture Radar Satellite (PRSS-S1).
  • Pakistan Optical Remote Sensing Satellite (PRSS-O2).


Pakistan Space Centre (PSC)


New Satellites


Possible Satellite Launch Vehicle (SLV) Program
Development and Pakistan doesn't go together.
 

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PAKISTAN LOOKS AT EXPANDING SPACE DEVELOPMENT
In its budget for the 2021-2022 Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP), the Pakistani government is looking to allocate funds to study the feasibility of the following space development projects:
  • Establishment of Pakistan Space Centre (PSC).
  • The Pakistan Satellite Navigation Program (PSNP).
  • Development of a spaceport (i.e., a satellite launch vehicle site).
  • Pakistan Multi-Mission Communication Satellite (Pak-Sat-MM1).
  • Pakistan Remote Sensing Synthetic Aperture Radar Satellite (PRSS-S1).
  • Pakistan Optical Remote Sensing Satellite (PRSS-O2).


Pakistan Space Centre (PSC)


New Satellites


Possible Satellite Launch Vehicle (SLV) Program
Hearing this since 2016
 

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Possible Satellite Launch Vehicle (SLV) Program
POSSIBLE satellite launch vehicle????

But Pakis have Jadidtareen indigenous mizzile program including so called MIRV capable Ababeel. Strangely enough SUPARCO is said to be a co-developer. Now an institution which could develop a MIRV capable mizzile is contemplating on developing a POSSIBLE satellite launch vehicle.

NUFF SAID.
 

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Pakistan, China space cooperation being revved up

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Pakistan and China have been collaborating in the field of space technology for some time now. The progress made thus far by Pakistan in building its space infrastructure has been mainly a result of constant assistance from China, even though Pakistan had taken the initiative of setting up its Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) as early as in 1961 with a promising dream of building its own space architecture under the guidance and supervision of Abdus Salam -- a Pakistani physicist and Nobel Laureate, who is also the founder of the Pakistani space programme.
However, over the years, the Pakistani space programme did not witness as much growth as was expected and planned due to increased focus by the government on the nuclear programme. This led to shifting of scientific talent and resources towards Pakistan's nuclear programme.
Moreover, the years of governance by the military led to a lack of freedom and independence for scientists in Pakistan. Realization of prioritized objectives became the mainstay of the scientific community. Subsequently, with the signing of an agreement between the Chinese Ministry of Aerospace Industry and SUPARCO in 1991, the Pakistani space programme got more attention.
Over the years, one saw considerable exchanges between the two sides as the Pakistani space program saw progress and growth. China and Pakistan also signed a 2012-2020 roadmap for space cooperation between SUPARCO and the China National Space Administration (CNSA) in 2012. This agreement sets the pace for more intensive cooperation between the two sides.
Besides, the fact that China and Pakistan have signed an agreement on space exploration, China has also successfully launched two remote sensing satellites for Pakistan. There are also plans for Pakistan to send an astronaut to space with the help of China. The Chinese have also been assisting Pakistan in its Remote Sensing Satellite project.
According to reliable inputs, SUPARCO is in the process of acquiring Satellite Image Telemetry Service and Associated Ground Station for High-Resolution Optical Satellite Constellation. In this regard, a Chinese entity M/s China Great Wall Industry Corporation (CGWIC), has come forward in cooperating with SUPARCO. The technical proposal submitted by the company is presently under consideration before being finalized. Earlier, in August 2020, SUPARCO was in the process of procuring High-Resolution Optical Satellite imagery data and its telemetry services, and the Chinese company M/s China Volant Industries Co. Ltd. (VOLINCO) had come forward with assistance.
Pakistan has also been exploring the possibility of cooperation with other countries in the space sector with the aim of modernizing and advancing its space programme. In this connection, a three-member delegation from SUPARCO was scheduled to visit (September 5) Bucharest to meet officials of M/s Airbus Defence and Space. The delegation, led by Zafar Iqbal, Member, Space Application Research Wing, was also to discuss possible areas of bilateral cooperation with Romania in the field of Space Sciences,Technology & Applications. M/s Airbus Defence and Space, Romania, established in 2005, is a subsidiary of M/s Airbus that provides a full spectrum of defence & space products and related services.
Space programmes are of enormous value for a developing nation especially in the context of peaceful uses of space technology which can contribute towards climate monitoring, agriculture science, socio-economic sector, urban planning etc. However, Pakistan has always been seeking a competitive edge over India in every sphere and the high degree of insecurity that prevails in the Pakistani establishment vis-a-vis India has undoubtedly led to a strong defence centric focus of its space programme.
With China's assistance, Pakistan would have been inevitably working towards proactively building the framework of a defence oriented space programme. This is an area that will warrant close watch by the international community as behind the scene cooperation between China and Pakistan can lead to damaging outcomes, especially since Pakistan's core objective in expanding its space and nuclear programmes has been to remain a step ahead, if not at par, of India.
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China to help Pakistan build space centre, satellites
While China and Pakistan have an agreement on space exploration, it’s the first time that China has formally announced that it would help Islamabad to build a space centre, the Pakistan Space Centre, which is likely to build satellites.
Chinese astronaut Zhai Zhigang stepping outside China’s Tiangong space station in orbit around Earth on November 7, 2021. China will prioritise constructing a space centre and develop communication satellites for ally Pakistan over the next five years (AFP)
China will prioritise constructing a space centre and develop communication satellites for ally Pakistan over the next five years, according to a white paper on space published by the Chinese government on Friday.
While China and Pakistan have an agreement on space exploration, it’s the first time that China has formally announced that it would help Islamabad to build a space centre, the Pakistan Space Centre, which is likely to build satellites.
The strategic allies have close economic and military ties with China recently supplying Pakistan with new warships.
The policy paper outlined China’s plans in space for the period 2021-25, which included strengthening its governance and protecting “its space activities, assets and other interests” and to study plans to build “a near-earth object defence system, and increase the capacity of near-earth object monitoring”.
The white paper, titled “China’s Space Program: A 2021 Perspective”, was released by China’s State Council Information Office.
Under “international cooperation”, the paper highlighted its plans to help Pakistan in developing its space programme. “It (China) will give priority to developing communications satellites for Pakistan and to cooperating on the construction of the Pakistan Space Centre and Egypt’s Space City,” the policy paper said.
It did not share further details involving the space centre.
Pakistan announced in 2018 that it had plans to establish the Pakistan Space Centre (PSC) to lead the domestic development and manufacturing of satellites, according to a report by the state-owned Associated Press of Pakistan.
The PSC will have capability to carry out manufacturing, testing, system level assembly, integration, launch and operations of various types of satellites, the APP report was quoted as saying.
The Chinese policy paper mentioned that China has completed “in-orbit delivery of the Pakistan Remote-Sensing Satellite (PRSS-1)” besides delivering satellites for Venezuela, Sudan and Algeria in the last five years.
The PRSS 1 spacecraft was built in China by DFH Satellite Company, a subsidiary of the China Academy of Space Technology, for Pakistan’s national space agency, SUPARCO or Space & Upper Atmosphere Research Commission.
The white paper added that China is also conducting satellite navigation cooperation with countries such as Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Argentina, South Africa, Algeria, and Thailand.
In 2019, China and Pakistan had signed an agreement on space exploration during the visit of Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan to China for the 2nd Belt and Road Forum (BRF).
Available reports on the Space City in Egypt say it is for making satellites and space research.
As part of China’s ambitious space programme, its under-construction space station, Tianhe, is expected to become operational in 2022.
Since 2003, China has launched six crewed missions and sent 11 astronauts into space.
In recent months, China has returned rock and soil samples to earth from the surface of the moon and landed a six-wheeled robot on Mars; it also landed a craft on the far side of the moon in 2019.
Once built, China’s space station will be the only alternative to the two-decade-old, US-led International Space Station (ISS), which may be retired in 2024, Reuters had said in an earlier report.
The ISS - from which China is excluded - comprises Canada, Japan, the Russian Federation, the US, and 11 member states of the European Space Agency.
 

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China to help Pakistan build space centre, satellites
While China and Pakistan have an agreement on space exploration, it’s the first time that China has formally announced that it would help Islamabad to build a space centre, the Pakistan Space Centre, which is likely to build satellites.
Chinese astronaut Zhai Zhigang stepping outside China’s Tiangong space station in orbit around Earth on November 7, 2021. China will prioritise constructing a space centre and develop communication satellites for ally Pakistan over the next five years (AFP)
Now why do porkis need space Centre to blow up cheap Chinese rockets lol.
 

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China to help Pakistan build space centre, satellites
While China and Pakistan have an agreement on space exploration, it’s the first time that China has formally announced that it would help Islamabad to build a space centre, the Pakistan Space Centre, which is likely to build satellites.
Chinese astronaut Zhai Zhigang stepping outside China’s Tiangong space station in orbit around Earth on November 7, 2021. China will prioritise constructing a space centre and develop communication satellites for ally Pakistan over the next five years (AFP)
Adjust your location quickly' — How China warns residents before rockets crash down from space
Once again, a Chinese rocket has doused a village with toxic fuel
Chinese Rocket Debris May Have Fallen On Villages In The Ivory Coast After An Uncontrolled Re-Entry
There was also an incident in China whe 6 Chinese died when a rocket fell on Chinese Village in 1996....🤐🤐

India should immediately issue warning. Any rocket failure and subsequent debris falling on any part of India and damage to Indian property or lives will be treated as ACT OF WAR and will be dealt as same by retaliation with missiles and bombs....😡😡
 

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India should immediately issue warning. Any rocket failure and subsequent debris falling on any part of India and damage to Indian property or lives will be treated as ACT OF WAR and will be dealt as same by retaliation with missiles and bombs....😡😡
All of Chinese spaceports and rocket trajectories are at least a 1000 kilometres away from India. Also, India launches with a dog leg maneuver from SriHariKota. So, there is no chance of any launch debris falling anywhere on people in Indian subcontinent.
 

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