With the successful launch of Pakistan’s first moon satellite, iCUBE, on May 30, another satellite will be sent into space. The future satellite, MM1, is a joint project between SUPARCO and the National Space Agency. It will help build a network of high-tech communication devices.
MM1 is set to improve 5G internet services in the country. It was made to meet the growing needs of the telecom sector.
ICUBE-Qamar, Pakistan’s first journey to the moon, reached a major milestone just three days ago when it successfully entered the moon’s orbit.
MM1 has a 7 kg, 1-megapixel camera specially designed for tasks with strict power limits. It can work in harsh conditions, with temperatures dropping as low as -100 degrees Celsius.
Its ability to send pictures at a slow 1-kbps rate will make surface-level analysis easier and give important information about where craters are, how much water is on the moon’s surface, and any signs of ice. These results, which were gathered using a variety of methods, show a huge potential for use around the world.
