Space Vision 2040 (Pakistan)

The Space Programme 2040 is a satellite development and launch initiative undertaken by SUPARCO, Pakistan's national space agency. The program aims to replace the country's existing Badr satellite series and establish a new fleet of satellites.

The program's timeline spans from 2011 to 2040, during which SUPARCO has planned to launch five geostationary (GEO) satellites and six low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites. The first satellite under this program, PakSAT-1R, was successfully launched on August 11, 2011, from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in China. The primary objectives of the Space Programme 2040 are to advance satellite technology, promote socio-economic development, conduct scientific research, and develop military capabilities.

The program received official approval from Prime Minister Yousaf Gillani in July 2011, with funding allocated in the 2011 Pakistan fiscal year budget.

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