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Pakistan to send astronaut to China’s space station aboard Shenzhou-24 mission

Times of India Nov 07, 2026 at 12:28 PM IST
Pakistan to send astronaut to China’s space...

AI summary

Pakistan will send its first astronaut to China's space station aboard the Shenzhou-24 mission this year. The payload specialist will complete a short-term stay before returning on Shenzhou-23, marking the first joint Chinese-foreign spaceflight.

Key takeaways

  • A Pakistani astronaut will be the first foreigner to visit China's space station.
  • The mission fulfills a bilateral space cooperation agreement signed in February 2025.
  • Two Pakistani candidates underwent training at the China Astronaut Research and Training Centre.
  • Pakistan aims to land on the Moon by 2035 under its broader space program.
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