ISLAMABAD
\nGM & the Head of Satellite Planning at SUPARCO Aisha Rabia Ahsan Friday described the launch of the remote-sensing satellite as another \u201cEye on the Sky\u201d which will enhance Earth monitoring, enabling more accurate predictions and early alerts for natural disasters and will assist in evacuating people from sensitive regions during emergencies.
\nIn an exclusive conversation with PTV, the Aisha Rabia provided insight into the upcoming launch of Pakistan\u2019s new remote-sensing satellite, which she described as a significant advancement in Earth monitoring. According to Rabia, the satellite, dubbed \u201cEye on the Sky,\u201d is designed to closely monitor the planet\u2019s movements and enhance the accuracy of early warnings for natural disasters.
\nThe satellite will play a key role in predicting and mitigating the effects of calamities, such as earthquakes and floods, offering invaluable data to authorities for timely intervention, she added.
\nRabia emphasized the importance of the satellite in disaster management, highlighting that it will greatly aid in the evacuation of people from vulnerable regions during emergencies, she adding, this technology will enable us to identify and assess high-risk areas in real-time, allowing for faster and more efficient evacuations\u201d.
\nIn her conversation, Aisha Rabia admired the partnership with the collaborating countries that made the remote-sensing satellite initiative possible. She highlighted that this development is the culmination of years of cooperation, noting that the first satellite was launched in 2018, followed by a second one at the beginning of 2025.
\nShe expressed her gratitude for the continued collaboration, acknowledging the vital role played by the partner nations in bringing these projects to fruition.\u201d
\nThese satellites are not just a leap in technology but also a testament to the strength of international partnerships in advancing space exploration,\u201d she added.
\nRabia went on to emphasize that the upcoming third satellite, set to launch just six months after the second, is a major technological advancement. She said that with enhanced capabilities and more frequent data collection, this new satellite will provide clearer, more detailed imagery of Earth, enabling faster and more accurate monitoring of environmental changes.
\n\u201cThis will give us a much clearer and real-time picture of the planet\u2019s movements, which is crucial for effective disaster management and planning,\u201d she explained<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ISLAMABAD GM & the Head of Satellite Planning at SUPARCO Aisha Rabia Ahsan Friday described the launch of the remote-sensing satellite as another \u201cEye on the Sky\u201d which will enhance Earth monitoring, enabling more accurate predictions and early alerts for natural disasters and will assist in evacuating people from sensitive regions during emergencies. In an […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-494196","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","category-top-news"],"yoast_head":"\n