As political heat intensifies, Supreme SAT hits back at critics questioning Rohitha Rajapaksa’s qualifications and the credibility of the Supreme SAT 01 satellite project. The company claims evidence-backed legitimacy, accusing politicians of sabotaging a billion-dollar opportunity for Sri Lanka.
An online media channel has released new details from a six-page statement issued by Supreme SAT, countering allegations made against its Supreme SAT 01 satellite project and its connection to Rohitha Rajapaksa, the youngest son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa.
According to the release, the statement was submitted by a senior executive officer of Supreme SAT in direct response to a program hosted by journalist Kalpa Gunaratne. The program followed critical remarks in Parliament by Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya and Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe, sparking controversy over the legitimacy and transparency of the satellite initiative.
Supreme SAT’s statement addresses mounting societal protests and specifically defends the academic qualifications of Rohitha Rajapaksa, which have been publicly questioned in recent days. The company asserts that Rajapaksa was hired in full compliance with the Department of Labor’s regulatory standards. It further confirms that he was selected after presenting academic certificates from internationally recognized universities and passing a formal interview process—facts the company says are verifiable through documented evidence.
The company strongly criticizes certain political figures, accusing them of unfairly politicizing and discrediting a legitimate commercial space venture that has the potential to generate billions in foreign revenue. The statement claims these politicians have attempted to “Rajapaksasize” what Supreme SAT insists is a private sector-led, globally competitive satellite project.
Despite assurances of its integrity, the company expresses concern that false claims made under parliamentary privilege have created a toxic narrative that undermines public confidence and dims prospects for Sri Lanka’s youth to participate in futuristic industries such as satellite engineering and space commerce.
Supreme SAT concludes by highlighting that the commercial space and satellite industry remains one of the most lucrative dollar-generating opportunities available to Sri Lanka. It warns that misleading rhetoric by uninformed political actors could result in long-term economic losses and the alienation of Sri Lanka from a globally booming sector.
