03/05/2024
"Huge congratulations to the entire team behind Pakistan's lunar mission, iCUBE! This remarkable achievement marks a significant milestone in country's space exploration journey. Your dedication, hard work, and passion have made us proud. iCUBE's successful launch and orbit around the moon demonstrate our nation's capabilities and potential in the field of space technology. This accomplishment will inspire future generations to pursue careers in STEM and drive innovation. Well done, and we look forward to many more achievements in the space sector!"
'Pakistan's first lunar mission, iCube Qamar, was launched today . The satellite was developed by the Institute of Space Technology in collaboration with Shanghai University and SUPARCO . The satellite will reach the lunar orbit in five days and will circle around the moon for three to six months . It will take pictures of the moon's surface with the help of two optical cameras.'