On February 12, 2026, Pakistan successfully launched its second indigenous Electro-Optical satellite, EO-2, from China's Yangjiang Sea Launch Center, marking a significant advancement in its national space program. The satellite, developed by the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO), is designed to enhance the country's earth observation and high-resolution imaging capabilities. According to Dawn, the EO-2 will provide critical data for national development planning, natural resource management, environmental monitoring, and urban expansion. SUPARCO officials described the launch as a 'milestone in Pakistan’s space journey,' emphasizing the country's growing technical expertise and self-reliance in advanced satellite technology. The satellite's development was entirely indigenous, conceived and integrated at SUPARCO's Satellite Research and Development Center (SRDC), as noted by ProPakistani.