Chronology of Pakistan's rocket tests
Chronology of rocket tests by SUPARCO, Pakistan
The Chronology of Pakistan's rocket tests entails the series of sounding rocket launches conducted by the Space & Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) aimed at advancing Pakistan's space program. These launches were instrumental in developing high-altitude rockets, fostering scientific exploration, and providing invaluable data for research in physics and atmospheric sciences .
Commencing in 1962 and continuing until its partial termination in 1972, SUPARCO successfully launched over 200 sounding rockets . These missions were pivotal in studying the upper atmosphere, including investigations into temperature gradients, wind velocities, and atmospheric density. [ 1]
An important milestone in Pakistan's space exploration history was the successful launch of Rehbar-I , signifying the nation's pioneering role among developing countries, the Islamic world , and South Asia . Ranking third in Asia, this achievement underscored Pakistan's growing prominence in the field of space exploration.
Originally conceived as a SUPARCO initiative, the space mission program remains active to this day. Over time, various aerospace authorities and institutions, both domestically and through international collaborations, have assumed roles in advancing Pakistan's space capabilities. Since the late 1980s, the focus has shifted towards research and development, with an emphasis on ballistic missile testing alongside continued scientific exploration. [ 2]
Spaceflight by year
Rocket launch
Launch Date
Mission
Institutional authority
Launch Site
Outcomes
Derivatives
Rehbar-I
June 7, 1962; 14:45 GMT
Aeronomy
SUPARCO
Flight Test Range
Level 1; Success
Nike-Cajun
[ 3]
Rehbar-II
June 11, 1962; 14:50 GMT
Aeronomy
SUPARCO
Flight Test Range
Level 1; Success
Nike-Cajun
Rehbar-3
March 18, 1964; 14:50 GMT
Aeronomy
SUPARCO
Flight Test Range
Level 1; Success
Judi-Dart
Rehbar-4
January 12, 1966; 12:30 GMT
Aeronomy
SUPARCO
Flight Test Range
Level 2; Success
Judi-Dart
Rehbar-5
January 26, 1966; 12:18 GMT
Aeronomy
SUPARCO
Flight Test Range
Level 2; Success
Judi-Dart
Rehbar-6
February 16, 1966; 04:30 GMT
Aeronomy
SUPARCO
Flight Test Range
Level 2; Success
Judi-Dart
Rehbar-7
January 26, 1966; 12:18 GMT
Aeronomy
SUPARCO
Flight Test Range
Level 2; Success
Judi-Dart
Rehbar-15
May 3, 1967; 14:29 GMT
Aeronomy
SUPARCO
Flight Test Range
Level 1; Success
Centaure
Shahpar-1
May 5, 1967; 14:29 GMT
Test Mission
SUPARCO
Flight Test Range
Level 1; Success
Dragon
Rehbar-16
May 7, 1967; 14:30 GMT
Aeronomy
SUPARCO
Flight Test Range
Level 1; Success
Centaure
Rehbar-17
March 23, 1968; 19:04 GMT
Aeronomy
SUPARCO
Flight Test Range
Level 1; Success
Centaure
Shahpar-2
March 29, 1968; 19:20 GMT
Test Mission
SUPARCO
Flight Test Range
Level 1; Success
Dragon
Rehbar-18
April 3, 1968; 05:38 GMT
Aeronomy
SUPARCO
Flight Test Range
Level 1; Success
Centaure
Rehbar-19
February 9, 1969; 13:46 GMT
Aeronomy
SUPARCO
Flight Test Range
Level 2; Failure
Centaure
Rehbar-20
February 13, 1969; 13:48 GMT
Aeronomy
SUPARCO
Flight Test Range
Level 2; Failure
Centaure
Rehnuma-1
March 31, 1969; 14:18 GMT
Aeronomy
SUPARCO
Flight Test Range
Level 1; Partial Success
Centaure
Rehnuma-2
June 16, 1969; 14:34 GMT
Aeronomy
SUPARCO
Flight Test Range
Level 2; Success
Judi-Dart
Rehnuma-3
July 20, 1969; 14:30 GMT
Aeronomy
SUPARCO
Flight Test Range
Level 2; Success
Judi-Dart
Rehnuma-4
July 30, 1969; 14:45 GMT
Aeronomy
SUPARCO
Flight Test Range
Level 2; Success
Judi-Dart
Rehnuma-5
August 15, 1969; 14:30 GMT
Aeronomy
SUPARCO
Flight Test Range
Level 2; Success
Judi-Dart
Rehnuma-6
September 10, 1969; 14:30 GMT
Aeronomy
SUPARCO
Flight Test Range
Level 2; Success
Judi-Dart
Rehnuma-7
October 22, 1969; 13:50 GMT
Aeronomy
SUPARCO
Flight Test Range
Level 2; Success
Judi-Dart
Rehnuma-8
November 19, 1969; 13:10 GMT
Aeronomy
SUPARCO
Flight Test Range
Level 2; Success
Judi-Dart
Rehnuma-9
November 20, 1969; 13:50 GMT
Aeronomy
SUPARCO
Flight Test Range
Level 2; Success
Judi-Dart
Rehnuma-10
December 17, 1969; 13:10 GMT
Aeronomy
SUPARCO
Flight Test Range
Level 2; Success
Judi-Dart
Rehnuma-11
December 31, 1969; 13:50 GMT
Aeronomy
SUPARCO
Flight Test Range
Level 2; Success
Judi-Dart
Judi-Dart 1
January 14, 1970; 13:00 GMT
Aeronomy
SUPARCO
Flight Test Range
Level 2; Success
Judi-Dart
Judi-Dart 1
January 14, 1970; 15:15 GMT
Aeronomy
SUPARCO
Flight Test Range
Level 2; Success
Judi-Dart
Judi-Dart 1
January 14, 1970; 14:00 GMT
Aeronomy
SUPARCO
Flight Test Range
Level 2; Success
Judi-Dart
Judi-Dart 1
February 11, 1970; 13:30 GMT
Aeronomy
SUPARCO
Flight Test Range
Level 2; Success
Judi-Dart
Judi-Dart 2
March 11, 1970; 14:30 GMT
Aeronomy
SUPARCO
Flight Test Range
Level 2; Success
Judi-Dart
Judi-Dart 2
March 11, 1970; 14:30 GMT
Aeronomy
SUPARCO
Flight Test Range
Level 2; Success
Judi-Dart
Rehbar 21
March 27, 1970; 00:00 GMT
Aeronomy
SUPARCO
Flight Test Range
Level 2; Success
Nike-Cajun
Rehbar 22
March 28, 1970; 15:45 GMT
Aeronomy
SUPARCO
Flight Test Range
Level 2; Success
Nike-Cajun
Judi-Dart 2
March 28, 1970; 00:00 GMT
Aeronomy
SUPARCO
Flight Test Range
Level 2; Success
Judi-Dart
Judi-Dart 1
April 15, 1970; 14:45 GMT
Aeronomy
SUPARCO
Flight Test Range
Level 2; Success
Judi Dart
Judi-Dart 1
April 15, 1970; 13:45 GMT
Aeronomy
SUPARCO
Flight Test Range
Level 2; Success
Judi Dart
Judi-Dart 1
June 17, 1970; 14:50 GMT
Aeronomy
SUPARCO
Flight Test Range
Level 2; Success
Judi Dart
Judi-Dart 1
July 15, 1970; 15:05 GMT
Aeronomy
SUPARCO
Flight Test Range
Level 2; Success
Judi Dart
Judi-Dart 1
October 21, 1970; 15:45 GMT
Aeronomy
SUPARCO
Flight Test Range
Level 2; Success
Judi Dart
Judi-Dart 1
November 25, 1970; 13:14 GMT
Aeronomy
SUPARCO
Flight Test Range
Level 2; Success
Judi Dart
Judi-Dart 1
December 30, 1970; 14:50 GMT
Aeronomy
SUPARCO
Flight Test Range
Level 1; Success
Judi Dart
Rehbar-23
April 7, 1972; 14:20 GMT
Ionosphere Mission
SUPARCO
Flight Test Range
Level 1; Success
Centaure
Rehbar-24
April 8, 1972; 14:18 GMT
Ionosphere Mission
SUPARCO
Flight Test Range
Level 1; Success
Centaure
Shahpar-3
April 28, 1972; 00:18 GMT
Test Mission
SUPARCO
Flight Test Range
Level 1; Success
Centaure
Hatf-I
October 20, 1989; 00:00 GMT
Test Mission
SUPARCO
Flight Test Range
Success
[ 4]
Abdali-I
March 3, 2007
Test mission
SUPARCO
Flight Test Range
Success
[ 5]
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