Xinhua
24 Apr 2026, 17:18 GMT+10
BEIJING, April 24 (Xinhua) -- Two Pakistani astronauts have arrived in China and entered the Astronaut Center of China in Beijing on Friday to join training alongside their Chinese peers, the China Manned Space Agency announced.
Muhammad Zeeshan Ali and Khurram Daud were selected as the final candidates following the completion of the first selection of foreign astronauts for China's manned space program in early April, the agency said in a statement on Wednesday.
Upon completing all required training and passing the assessments, one of the two will participate in a space mission as a payload specialist, becoming the first foreign astronaut to board China's Tiangong space station.
The selection and training of Pakistani astronauts represents a landmark achievement in international cooperation on China's space station and demonstrates China's open attitude in sharing its space development achievements with the international community, the agency said.
In February 2025, China and Pakistan signed a cooperation agreement on the spaceflight of a Pakistani astronaut to the Chinese space station in Islamabad, officially launching the selection process for Pakistani astronauts.
Get a daily dose of Baton Rouge Post news through our daily email, its complimentary and keeps you fully up to date with world and business news as well.
Publish news of your business, community or sports group, personnel appointments, major event and more by submitting a news release to Baton Rouge Post.
More InformationNEW YORK CITY, New York: Microsoft is expanding its cybersecurity toolkit by integrating advanced artificial intelligence models, including...
NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks fell Thursday as hopes for a negotiated end to the Iran war faded. Iran's Parliament speaker Mohammad...
WASHINGTON D.C.: The Trump administration is considering a financial rescue for Spirit Airlines as the low-cost carrier struggles to...
NEW YORK CITY, New York: U.S. stocks may look more attractive after recent gains, but rising oil prices linked to the Iran war are...
NEW YORK CITY, New York: The impact of the Iran war is spreading far beyond fuel prices, with rising oil costs now pushing up production...
BEIJING, China: Chinese automakers are stepping up their challenge to global luxury carmakers, unveiling a wave of premium vehicles...
BEIJING, April 24 (Xinhua) -- Two Pakistani astronauts have arrived in China and entered the Astronaut Center of China in Beijing on...
(260424) -- UVIRA, April 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A Burundian solider stands guard at the Kavimvira border post between the Democratic...
KUWAIT, 24th April, 2026 (WAM) -- The Ministry of Defence of Kuwait said two northern border posts were targeted on Friday by explosive-laden...
Hundreds of skilled specialists have indicated an interest in the program, the Agency for Strategic Initiatives has said A total...
Beijing [China], April 24 (ANI): China on Friday dismissed allegations by US President Donald Trump that an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel...
New Delhi has reacted to the US president reposting an anti-immigrant message by conservative radio host Michael Savage New Delhi...
