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After the International Space Station & Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) and the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) inked a collaborative agreement, Pakistan is scheduled to launch its first astronaut into space.
Two Pakistani astronauts will receive instruction at the Chinese Astronaut Center as part of the deal. For a subsequent trip to China’s space station Tiangong, one will be chosen as a scientific payload expert. It is anticipated that the selecting process will be completed by 2026.
The Pakistani astronaut will carry out research in the fields of physics, astronomy, radiation from space, aerospace, health care, and environment once he or she is on board the Chinese Space Station (CSS). The goal of the project is to improve the technology of space and make scientific advancements that might help support existence on Earth.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif hailed the agreement as a major turning point in Pakistan’s space program and a key element of the country’s aspirations to send a person into space. He highlighted Pakistan’s continuous progress in satellite engineering and science, citing achievements in spacecraft launching and contributions to global research in science.
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Ahsan Iqbal, the minister of planning and development, stressed that the collaboration will advance human spaceflight abilities and technological advancements. Besides astronaut instruction, he pointed out, cooperation with China paves the way for Pakistan’s long-term aerospace goals.
Dr. Lin Xiqiang, Director General of CMSA, praised Pakistan’s involvement and emphasized the two nations’ growing space collaboration. Mohammad Yousuf Khan, the chairman of SUPARCO, hailed the effort as an important achievement and urged professionals and academics to participate in the program.
According to its astrological calculations, SUPARCO has also predicted that Ramadan would start in Pakistan on Sunday, March 2. This deal opens another chapter in Pakistan’s space flight history and is a major step towards the first human space flight.
