PAKSAT MM-1, Pakistan’s second communication satellite, was put into orbit

Pakistan launched PAKSAT MM-1, its second communication satellite, on Thursday to strengthen its digital communication infrastructure.

The Xichang Satellite Launch Center (XSLC) in China sent the satellite into orbit, and it is scheduled to land at the height of 36,000 kilometres above Earth.

The five-ton satellite has the newest communication technology installed. According to Suparco, “the satellite is expected to help meet the growing demands of the telecom sector and contribute to the establishment of a sophisticated communication network.”

According to a Suparco official, the satellite will take three to four days to stabilize in its assigned orbit above the planet.

“The growing need for seamless connectivity and high-speed internet will be met by its sophisticated capabilities. This high-power, multi-mission satellite will offer SBAS services in the L Band and communication services in the C, Ku, and Ka Bands.

Shehbaz Sharif, the prime minister, congratulated the country on successfully launching its second communication satellite.

“I, along with the entire nation, am proud of our scientist’s achievement,” the prime minister added.

It will show to be a significant milestone in the nation’s evolution into “digital Pakistan.” The statement continued, “It will offer various communication services, including mobile bank delivery, TV broadcasting, broadband internet, and VSAT connectivity.

Launched on May 3, the launch comes after the historic ICUBE-Q launch on board China’s Chang’E6 mission.

ICube-Qamar reached lunar orbit on May 9 at 1:14 p.m. Pakistan time. After the satellite was placed on the moon, it functioned within the planned parameters.

On June 4, the Chang’e 6 mission is slated to begin its return voyage to Earth, with an anticipated arrival date of June 25.

The Asia Pacific Space Cooperation Organization (APSCO) and the China National Space Agency (CNSA) presented member states with the chance to send a student-built payload to Earth’s nearest celestial neighbour onboard the Chang’e 6 mission in 2022, sparking the beginning of the hunt to deploy a lunar orbiter.