Pakistan to send its first astronaut into space in a month

Elaha Mon Oct 2026 5 hours ago 13

Iqbal shared this news on Sunday at the closing ceremony of World Space Week in the city of Narowal, Pakistan. According to him, expanding space cooperation with China can pave the way for advancing scientific research and developing Pakistan's capacities in this field.


For this mission, two Pakistani pilots named Zeeshan Ali and Khurram Dawood have been selected, having completed their training in Beijing. However, it remains unclear which of the two will be chosen as Pakistan's first astronaut. The selected individual, in the role of payload specialist, will conduct Pakistan's scientific experiments on China's Tiangong space station and is expected to remain in space for about one week.


Pakistan's Planning Minister, highlighting the growing importance of satellite technology, stated that this technology plays a crucial role in various sectors, including agriculture, communications, climate change monitoring, education, and national security. He emphasized that scientific research and space exploration are essential for technological advancement and expanding the country's scientific capabilities. Iqbal also announced plans to establish Pakistan's first space museum at the University of Narowal—a center aimed at raising scientific awareness and encouraging youth to engage in space science and technology.


In addition to the astronaut mission, Pakistan and China are collaborating on building a Pakistani lunar rover. This vehicle is expected to be sent to the moon around 2028 as part of China's Chang'e-8 mission. This collaboration is part of Pakistan's space program to develop scientific activities and increase its presence in space exploration.



Pakistan's Minister of Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, has announced that the country's first astronaut is set to be launched into space within the next month as part of a joint mission with China from the nation's space center. Islamabad also aims to achieve the goal of landing on the lunar surface by 2035.

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