On May 30, 2024, SUPARCO marked a major milestone by successfully launching PAKSAT-MM1, Pakistan’s first high-capacity multi-mission communication satellite. Now fully operational, MM1 is set to transform the country’s digital landscape by enhancing satellite-based communication infrastructure.
Equipped with advanced capabilities across C, Ku, Ka, and L bands, including Satellite-Based Augmentation Services (SBAS), MM1 delivers high-speed internet, TV broadcasting, mobile backhauling, and VSAT connectivity nationwide. Its design specifically targets underserved and remote areas, supporting Pakistan’s Digital Pakistan initiative and promoting greater digital inclusion.
Beyond connectivity, MM1 will strengthen critical sectors such as telecommunications, education, e-governance, banking, and media. The satellite’s deployment is a strategic step toward reducing the digital divide, empowering rural communities, and accelerating economic development through modern satellite technology.