When was the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) established?
پاکستان اسپیس اینڈ اپر ایٹموسفیئر ریسرچ کمیشن (سپارکو) کب قائم ہوا؟
Answer: 1961
Explanation
- The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) was established in 1961.
- It was originally formed as a Committee in 1961 and gained Commission status in 1981.
- The SUPARCO is Pakistan's national space agency and is responsible for the development of space technology and its peaceful applications in the country.
- It is headquartered in Islamabad and has technical facilities in Karachi, Lahore, Multan, Quetta, Peshawar and Gilgit.
