Ever dreamed of seeing Earth from space? 🌍🚀 Thanks to a new cooperation deal, two Pakistani astronauts are gearing up for training alongside Chinese crews, and one will soon get to tick that dream off their bucket list.
At a press conference, the China Manned Space Agency announced that both candidates have entered the preliminary selection stage in Pakistan. The second and final rounds of selection will take place in the Chinese mainland, where detailed training programs and top-notch equipment are in the pipeline. 🎓🔬
Once the final crew is chosen, both Pakistani astronauts will dive into training with their Chinese counterparts. Out of the pair, one will be selected as a payload specialist for a short-duration mission aboard the Chinese space station. They'll run scientific experiments for Pakistan and help out with everyday crew tasks in orbit. 👩🚀🧪
Since day one, China's manned space program has followed the principles of peaceful utilization, equality, mutual benefit and shared development. The agency's spokesperson, Zhang Jingbo, emphasized: "We welcome our global counterparts to join the flight missions of the Chinese space station." 🌏✨
This collaboration marks another milestone in international space teamwork, bringing nations closer as they push the boundaries of exploration. Who knows? The next big discovery might just have a Pakistani name attached to it!
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Pakistani astronaut to enter Chinese space station as specialist
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