Pakistan Plans Indigenous Satellite Launch from Sonmiani Range within Two Years
SPACE ECONOMY
Pakistan plans to launch its first indigenously developed satellite from the Sonmiani range in Balochistan within two years, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign launch services. The initiative, led by SUPARCO and NESCOM, involves significant infrastructure upgrades and seeks to establish an independent launch capability with limited assistance from China. This project is expected to enhance national security and support a modest commercial market for small satellites.

Jan 13, 2026, 8:58 AM