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.