Pakistan’s strides in space exploration are on the cusp of a significant breakthrough as the nation’s satellite, iCube Qamar, is poised to enter the lunar orbit tomorrow.
Launched on May 3, the mission will witness iCube Qamar’s orbital entry between 3:30 pm and 4 pm tomorrow. Post this pivotal phase, all satellite systems will undergo verification processes post-May 8.
The inaugural image of the moon captured by iCube Qamar is slated to be received on May 15 or 16. Emphasizing meticulous testing, officials from the Space Technology Institute highlight the criticality of verifying subsystems before the satellite’s imaging system becomes operational.
This validation phase is vital to ensuring the satellite’s capacity to capture and transmit high-resolution lunar images.
Typically spanning a week, testing the imaging sensors in orbit entails rigorous assessments to ensure peak performance. Anticipation surrounds the first moon image from iCube Qamar, expected to arrive on May 15 or 16.
