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Pakistani astronaut to join China's next space-station mission

Hindustan Times12h
THE BRIEF
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A Pakistani astronaut will become the first foreigner to visit China's space station during the upcoming Shenzhou-24 mission.

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The flight is expected to take place by the end of 2026 following an agreement signed between Pakistan and China in February 2025.

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The designated payload specialist will participate in a short orbital flight before returning with the Shenzhou-23 spaceship.