New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Pakistan’s national space agency — Space & Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) — is becoming increasingly dependent on China due to its close collaboration with the country and continued reliance on proven Chinese designs instead of pursuing independent research, a report has said.The report from The Diplomat said that Pakistan has quietly accelerated its space programme because of Chinese help, even as the country grapples with soaring inflation, energ…
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New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) The successful launch of Pakistani satellite Electro-Optical Satellite (EO-3) by its Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre, a strategic base in China, led to public celebrations as people rejoiced over nation’s expansive space ambitions. However, the circulation of an archival photo of the satellite, presented as an “after-launch” picture, dented the public mood with many questioning the sanctity and success of the s…