With the successful operationalization of its first multi-mission satellite, PakSat-MM1, made possible by the Space and Information Infrastructure Facility Center (SIIFC), Pakistan has achieved a noteworthy milestone in its space and digital growth.
Numerous IT business sectors stand to gain from this breakthrough, which is expected to revolutionize the nation’s communication infrastructure.
With PakSat-MM1, the government’s ambition of a digital Pakistan would be advanced by improving internet connectivity in remote areas.
Pakistan now stands at 136th place in the UN e-Governance Development Index, up 14 spots from 150th in 2022, thanks to the satellite’s successful launch.
PakSat-MM1 is intended to support economic development and increase Pakistan’s standing in the international space sector by offering vital services including teleeducation, community internet, and television broadcasting.