Pakistan launches its first hyperspectral satellite

"Hyperspectral satellites can detect subtle chemical or material changes on the ground that traditional satellites cannot, making them especially useful for things like tracking crop quality, water resources or damage from natural disasters. Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the technology is expected to significantly enhance national capacities in fields like precision agriculture, environmental monitoring, urban planning and disaster management."

"The data from the Hyperspectral Satellite is poised to revolutionise agricultural productivity, bolster climate resilience, and enable optimised management of the country's vital natural resources, SUPARCO chairman Muhammad Yousuf Khan was quoted as saying in Pakistan's Dawn newspaper. Pakistan also hailed H1's deployment as a pivotal step forward in its space programme, as well as a reflection of its longstanding partnership with China in the peaceful exploration of space."

Pakistan successfully launched its first hyperspectral satellite, H1, from northwestern China's Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre. The satellite can detect subtle chemical and material changes on the ground that traditional satellites cannot, enabling tracking of crop quality, water resources and disaster damage. The technology is expected to enhance national capacities in precision agriculture, environmental monitoring, urban planning and disaster management, and to pinpoint geohazard risks supporting initiatives like the China‑Pakistan Economic Corridor. SUPARCO and government officials described H1 as a pivotal step for Pakistan's space programme that will improve agricultural productivity, climate resilience and management of natural resources while reflecting deep cooperation with China.

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