Pakistani astronaut to join upcoming Chinese space station mission
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A Pakistani astronaut will become the first foreigner to board China's space station.
A Pakistani astronaut will travel to China's orbital station on the Shenzhou-24 mission. This flight marks the first time a foreign national will visit the Chinese space facility. The mission is part of bilateral technological cooperation between Beijing and Islamabad.
- The partnershipThe flight is arranged through bilateral cooperation connected to Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative.
- The milestoneThe astronaut will become the first foreign visitor to step aboard the Chinese orbital outpost.
Why it matters
China operates its own independent space station in low Earth orbit after being barred from the International Space Station. Inviting international astronauts marks a new phase in Beijing's space diplomacy and scientific partnerships.
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A Pakistani astronaut will fly to China's space station on the Shenzhou-24 mission, marking the first time a foreign national visits the facility.
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- ABC NewsPakistani astronaut to board Shenzhou 24 and become the first foreigner on China's space station2h ago · open ↗
- The Straits TimesPakistani astronaut to join China space station's Shenzhou-24 mission3h ago · open ↗
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