China picks 2 Pakistani candidates for Tiangong space programme
Indian Express·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
China's space agency selected Pakistani astronauts Muhammad Zeeshan Ali and Khurram Daud as candidates for Tiangong space station missions. Both passed evaluation rounds and will undergo technical, physiological, and mission training in China. If selected, one would become the first foreign national aboard China's space station, marking a historic achievement for Pakistan's space program and strengthening bilateral cooperation.
Key Entities
China Manned Space AgencyTiangong space stationMuhammad Zeeshan AliKhurram DaudPakistanChina