Pakistani astronaut becomes first foreigner to join China's next space-station mission
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Pakistan and China signed a deal in February 2025 setting up a Chinese government training programme for Pakistani astronauts. | World News
A Pakistani astronaut will become the first foreigner to visit China's space station when they join the country's next mission into orbit, Beijing's manned space agency said on Saturday.
Pakistan and China are close diplomatic and strategic partners, and signed a deal in February 2025 setting up a Chinese government training programme for Pakistani astronauts.
The Pakistani astronaut will take off with the Shenzhou-24 crew, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said on social media.
The statement did not give a date of departure, but the mission is expected to take place by the end of the year.
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