Pakistan's First Astronaut to Fly to China's Tiangong Space Station: A Historic Collaboration
Pakistan's First Astronaut to Fly to China's Tiangong Space Station: A Historic Collaboration In a historic milestone for international space collaboration, China is set to send a Pakistani astronaut to its Tiangong space station , marking the first time a foreign national will board the Chinese orbital outpost. Historic Agreement Signed Parties Involved: The China Manned Space Engineering Office (CMSEO) and the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) have formalized this collaboration. Date of Signing: The agreement was signed on February 28, 2025 , in Islamabad, Pakistan. Training and Selection Process Astronaut Training: Two Pakistani astronauts will undergo rigorous training at the Astronaut Center of China . Roles Defined: One of these astronauts will be designated as a scientific payload specialist , focusing on specialized research aboard the Tiangong space station. Timeline: The selection process is slated for completion by 2026 , with the...