{"id":17103,"date":"2025-04-05T04:10:12","date_gmt":"2025-04-05T04:10:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gsrra.com\/?p=17103"},"modified":"2025-04-05T04:10:14","modified_gmt":"2025-04-05T04:10:14","slug":"pakistan-becomes-first-foreign-country-to-join-chinas-space-station-training-programme-suparco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gsrra.com\/?p=17103","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan becomes first foreign country to join China\u2019s space station training programme: Suparco"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco) Director Shafaat Ali on Friday revealed that Pakistan will send two merit-based astronauts for training in China, marking a significant milestone as it becomes the first foreign country to participate in Beijing\u2019s space station training programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Pakistan signed an&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/1894986\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">agreement<\/a>&nbsp;with China to train Pakistani astronauts, with candidates selected based on merit, including PhD holders, experienced pilots and graduates meeting specific physical requirements, he told a private news channel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He said that Pakistan has collaborated with China to offer astronaut training to Pakistani nationals, with a focus on selecting candidates with exceptional academic credentials, relevant expertise and adherence to specific physical standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ali highlighted that China initially reserved astronaut training exclusively for its citizens, but has now extended this opportunity to Pakistan, fostering greater bonding and friendship between the two nations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Suparco director outlined a rigorous three-stage selection process for aspiring Pakistani astronauts, ensuring only the most qualified candidates are chosen for the training programme in China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The astronaut selection process will be completed by 2026, he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Responding to a query, he said that the mission will conduct cutting-edge scientific experiments in various fields, including biological and medical sciences, aerospace, applied physics, fluid mechanics, space radiation, ecology, material sciences, microgravity studies, and astronomy at CSS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ali also expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the PM and the Chinese government for extending this remarkable opportunity to Pakistan, enabling the country to take a giant leap in space exploration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reference Link:- <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/1902040\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/1902040<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco) Director Shafaat Ali on Friday revealed that Pakistan will send two merit-based astronauts for training in China, marking a significant milestone as it becomes the first foreign country to participate in Beijing\u2019s space station training programme. 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