ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s satellite, iCube Qamar has entered moon’s orbit today, local media reported. The mission, which was launched on May 3, has entered the moon’s orbit.
The satellite ICUBE-Q has been developed by the Institute of Space Technology in collaboration with Pakistan’s national space agency SUPARCO and China’s Shanghai University SJTU.
ICUBE-Q orbiter carries two optical cameras to image the moon’s surface. After successful testing and qualification, ICUBE-Q has been integrated with the Chang’e6 mission. Chang’E6 is the 6th in a series of lunar exploration missions of China.
The primary purpose of CubeSats is to facilitate technology development, scientific research, and educational initiatives in space exploration. These satellites are utilized for a wide range of missions, including Earth observations, astronomy, remote sensing, atmospheric research, communications, and technology demonstration.
