Pakistan Successfully Launches Second Indigenous Electro-Optical Satellite EO-2 into Orbit
Islamabad, February 12, 2026 — Pakistan has achieved a major milestone in its space program with the successful launch of its second indigenous Earth Observation Satellite, EO-2 (Electro-Optical-2), from China’s Yangjiang Seashore Launch Centre aboard the Smart Dragon-3 rocket.Developed entirely in-house by the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) at its Satellite Research and…
Islamabad, February 12, 2026 — Pakistan has achieved a major milestone in its space program with the successful launch of its second indigenous Earth Observation Satellite, EO-2 (Electro-Optical-2), from China’s Yangjiang Seashore Launch Centre aboard the Smart Dragon-3 rocket.
Developed entirely in-house by the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) at its Satellite Research and Development Centre (SRDC), EO-2 demonstrates Pakistan’s advancing capabilities in satellite design, payload integration, testing, and mission operations. It will operate alongside EO-1, capturing imagery under varying illumination conditions to improve surface feature analysis, change detection, and data continuity.
Key benefits include:
High-resolution imagery for national development planning, resource management, and strategic decision-making.
Support for agriculture, urban planning, environmental monitoring, disaster response (floods, earthquakes), and governance.
Enhanced continuity, coverage, and precision in Pakistan’s Earth observation fleet.
The launch underscores Pakistan’s growing self-reliance in space technology and strengthens bilateral cooperation with China. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and officials hailed it as a historic achievement for the nation’s space ambitions.
