Pakistan’s first astronaut set for China space m...

Summary

• ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s first astronaut is scheduled to undertake a space mission from China on November 25, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal announced on Sunday, marking a significant step in the country’s space exploration efforts.
• He expressed confidence that cooperation with China would help the country advance its space programme and strengthen its capabilities in scientific research and exploration.
• The planned mission is expected to provide Pakistani researchers with opportunities to conduct experiments in space and contribute to the country’s long-term scientific ambitions.

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s first astronaut is scheduled to undertake a space mission from China on November 25, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal announced on Sunday, marking a significant step in the country’s space exploration efforts.

The minister made the announcement while addressing the concluding ceremony of World Space Week in Narowal, organised in collaboration with the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco).