China-Pakistan Space Cooperation： Pakistani Astronaut Expected to Fly on Shenzhou-24 in About 90 Days
Summary: Pakistans Ambassador to China revealed that two Pakistani astronauts training in China are in excellent condition, with one expected to fly to the Chinese space station on Shenzhou-24 in approximately 90 days.
According to Pakistan's Ambassador to China, two Pakistani astronauts are currently undergoing professional training in China and are reported to be in excellent physical and psychological condition. Based on current plans, one of the astronauts is expected to board the Shenzhou-24 crewed spacecraft in approximately 90 days to embark on a mission to the Chinese space station Tiangong, with an anticipated stay of about six months.
This mission marks a new phase in space cooperation between China and Pakistan. The selection and training of Pakistani astronauts is a key component of the bilateral space cooperation agreement, aimed at advancing Pakistan's human spaceflight capabilities and deepening the strategic partnership between the two nations in the field of science and technology. The specific launch date and mission details for Shenzhou-24 are said to be subject to final confirmation based on the overall operational schedule of the Chinese space station.
The Chinese space station is currently operating stably and has successfully hosted multiple Chinese astronaut crews. If successfully implemented, this mission will mark the first time a Pakistani astronaut visits the Chinese space station. This represents not only a significant practice of international cooperation in China's human spaceflight program but also lays a foundation for more countries to participate in scientific experiments and applications aboard the Chinese space station in the future.