BEIJING – Two Pakistani astronauts have entered the China Astronaut Research and Training Center and are undergoing joint training with Chinese astronauts, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) announced on Saturday.
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The development marks a significant milestone in Pakistan-China cooperation in the space sector. Muhammad Zeeshan Ali and Khurram Daud were selected in April as the first foreign astronauts for China’s space mission training program.
Training Program Details
The Pakistani astronauts are participating in core training programs, intensive Chinese-language courses for daily operations and mission terminology, and in-orbit coordination exercises. The training is progressing smoothly, with a strong focus on practical operational skills.
One of the two astronauts will eventually fly on a short-duration mission to the Tiangong space station as a payload specialist.
Historic Milestone in Bilateral Space Ties
This collaboration comes on the occasion of China Space Day and highlights the deepening strategic partnership between Pakistan and China. Upon successful completion of training and evaluation, one Pakistani astronaut will become the first foreign national to board China’s Tiangong space station.