CH Recently, the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics at Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) and the Research and Solutions Laboratory (RESOLVE) under the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) held an online signing ceremony to formally execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on strategic cooperation in space technology.
Professor Wu Shufan, Director of the Intelligent Satellite Technology Center Laboratory at SJTU’s School of Aeronautics and Astronautics, and Mr. Raheem Sanaullah Chaudhry, Director of SUPARCO’s Satellite Development Center, signed the agreement as representatives of both parties. The milestone event was witnessed by Professor Liu Fucheng, Dean of SJTU’s School of Aeronautics and Astronautics, and Mr. Farhan Ahmad Chaudhry, Director of SUPARCO’s Department of Technical Development and Satellite Operations.
Dean Liu Fucheng remarked, “This collaboration not only represents a strategic synergy of technological expertise but also exemplifies the ironclad friendship between China and Pakistan in the aerospace domain. We will work closely with our Pakistani partners to translate this MoU into tangible outcomes in technological innovation and talent development.” Under the agreement, the two sides will focus on in-depth collaboration in cutting-edge fields such as satellite system development and space science applications. Additionally, they will promote academic exchanges, joint talent cultivation, and co-application for international space research projects to advance aerospace innovation.
This partnership builds upon and deepens the longstanding friendly ties between the two institutions. Since 2021, SJTU and the Pakistan Institute of Space Technology have jointly developed two micro-nano satellites, both of which completed their scientific missions successfully. Research teams from SJTU’s School of Aeronautics and Astronautics provided robust technical support for Pakistan’s first lunar probe, capturing multiple high-resolution remote sensing images of the Moon that garnered international attention. Furthermore, both sides have strengthened collaborative bonds through personnel exchanges, two joint aerospace-themed summer camps, and specialized training programs.
Moving forward, the two parties will further promote collaborative innovation in satellite technology, space science, and talent development, offering robust scientific and technological support for the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).