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However, the satellite’s launch quickly sparked a wave of memes and jokes online, with many users drawing comparisons between the rocket’s shape and a water tanker
The resemblance became the subject of widespread trolling, with some posting images of water tanks alongside the satellite’s photo. (Image via X)
Pakistan’s launch of its first indigenous Electro-Optical (EO-1) satellite from China’s Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre on Friday quickly became the subject of social media trolling, despite being hailed as a significant achievement by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
Sharif took to X to celebrate the success of the mission, calling it a proud moment for the nation. He praised the work of Pakistan’s space agency, SUPARCO, and the contributions of the country’s scientists and engineers.
“Soaring higher and higher! Proud moment for the nation as 🇵🇰 proudly launches its first indigenous Electro-Optical (EO-1) satellite from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, China,” Sharif wrote.
“From predicting crop yields to tracking urban growth, #EO1 is a leap forward in our journey towards progress. Spearheaded by SUPARCO , this demonstrates our nation’s growing capabilities in space science and technology. Congratulations to our scientists and engineers for their dedication and a great team effort,” Pakistan PM added.
Soaring higher and higher !Proud moment for the nation as 🇵🇰 proudly launches its first indigenous Electro-Optical (EO-1) satellite from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, China.From predicting crop yields to tracking urban growth, #EO1 is a leap forward in our journey… pic.twitter.com/EJX3MY8Kgh
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) January 17, 2025
However, the satellite’s launch quickly sparked a wave of memes and jokes online, with many users drawing comparisons between the rocket’s shape and a water tanker. The resemblance became the subject of widespread trolling, with some posting images of water tanks alongside the satellite’s photo.
One user commented, “Abe kiski paani ki tanki chura liyo ho be,” while another asked, “sintex ka design chori karke china ko bechta hai?” referring to a well-known brand of water tanks.
Other memes featured photoshopped images of the rocket in the shape of a water tank, with some users joking about it being full of water.
Despite the online mockery, there was also support for the milestone, with many applauding Pakistan’s progress in space technology. Some users praised the achievement, calling it a “proud moment” for the nation, while Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar also took to X to describe the launch as a “significant achievement.”
Suparco, Pakistan’s space agency, highlighted the practical benefits the EO-1 satellite would bring, such as improved disaster management, agricultural monitoring, and urban planning. They also emphasised that the satellite would serve peaceful purposes, contributing to sustainable development.
