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Rashke Qamar; Pakistani satellite reaches moon’s orbit

News Desk

May 08

Pakistan’s first satellite iCube Qamar has reached the lunar orbit. The satellite is performing as designed after reaching the orbit. The first image of the moon from iCube Qamar will be received on May 15 or 16.

The iCube was launched into lunar orbit by China’s Chang’e-six shuttle. IQBQ’s core team was also present at the Chinese control center. The team monitored scenes from the control center as they reached the lunar orbit.

According to spokesperson SUPARCO data from all satellite subsystems are giving excellent results. The iCube Qamar’s imaging payload is also fully functional. The iCube will receive the first image from Qamar on May 16. For seven days, verification of the planet’s control subsystems will continue.

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