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Pakistan to Send First Astronaut to China’s Space Station
A Pakistani astronaut will join the crew of China's Shenzhou-24 mission, marking a historic first for the country.
A view of the Tiangong space station orbiting high above the Earth.
By John Doe
Reporting from Pakistan 
Nov. 8, 2026, 2:03 a.m. - 1 day, 15 hours ago
A Pakistani astronaut is heading to space. They will join China’s next space mission, known as Shenzhou-24.
This is a big deal for a few reasons. It will be the first time a person from Pakistan travels to China’s space station. It will also be the first time a person who is not from China joins a mission to that station.
China has been building its own space station, called Tiangong, over the last few years. It is a place where scientists live and work while floating in space. By inviting a Pakistani astronaut to join the crew, China is showing that they want to work closely with their partners in space exploration.
We do not have the name of the astronaut yet, but the mission is already making headlines. This trip highlights the growing friendship and partnership between Pakistan and China in science and technology.
More details about when exactly the launch will happen and who the lucky person is will be shared soon. For now, it is a historic step for Pakistan’s space program.
Source: AP News
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