Pakistan's Astronauts Selected for China's Tiangong Space Mission
China picks 2 Pakistani candidates for Tiangong space programme
The Indian Express
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Two Pakistani astronauts, Muhammad Zeeshan Ali and Khurram Daud, have been selected as candidates for training to join a mission to the Tiangong space station in China. This collaboration marks a significant step in international cooperation and could lead to Pakistan's first astronaut entering Earth's orbit.
- 01Muhammad Zeeshan Ali and Khurram Daud are the selected Pakistani candidates.
- 02Training will take place in China, focusing on technical and mission-related skills.
- 03This mission could make them the first foreign astronauts to visit the Tiangong space station.
- 04The collaboration reflects the strengthening ties between China and Pakistan in high-tech sectors.
- 05Successful completion of this mission may pave the way for more countries to send astronauts to Tiangong.
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The China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) has selected two Pakistani astronauts, Muhammad Zeeshan Ali and Khurram Daud, as candidates for an upcoming mission to the Tiangong space station. Their selection is a significant achievement for Pakistan's space ambitions and highlights the growing partnership between China and Pakistan in high-technology fields. The astronauts will undergo extensive training in China, which includes technical, physiological, and mission-related preparation. If selected as payload specialists, they could become the first foreign nationals to visit the Tiangong station, marking a historic milestone for Pakistan. This initiative follows a bilateral agreement signed in February 2025 between CMSA and Pakistan's Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission, aimed at enhancing collaboration in space sciences. The mission is seen as a potential game-changer in China's approach to international space cooperation, opening doors for more countries to participate in future missions to Tiangong.
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This mission could inspire a new generation of scientists and engineers in Pakistan, enhancing the country's capabilities in space exploration.
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