Pakistan Space | MCQs

Explanation

• On July 16, 1990, Pakistan launched its first satellite, Badr-1 (also known as PRSS-1), into space.
• Pakistan becoming the first Islamic country to venture into space exploration.
• It was launched as a secondary payload on a Long March 2E rocket from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center (XSLC) in China.

Explanation

Pakistan’s first lunar orbit mission named ICUBE-Q was launched on 3 May 2024 with assistance of China. 

Pakistan's second communication satellite named PAKSAT MM1 was launched on 30 May 2024

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Explanation

Pakistan’s first lunar orbit mission named ICUBE-Q was launched on 3 May 2024 with assistance of China. 

Pakistan's second communication satellite named PAKSAT MM1 was launched on 30 May 2024

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Explanation

Information about Pakistan’s first lunar orbit mission

Named: ICUBE-Q

Launching date: 3 May 2024

Collaboration: China

Launching area: Hainan, China  

Developers: Shanghai University SJTU & SUPARCO (Pakistan’s national space agency_

Weight: About 7kg

Purpose: To facilitate scientific research, tech development, and educational initiatives in space exploration

Note: ICUBE-Q has been developed in collaboration with China’s Shanghai University and Pakistan’s Institute of Space Technology (IST)