China to Launch First Pakistani Astronaut into Space Next Year: An Insight into PAK's Space Science Position

Pakistan aims to send its first astronaut in 2026, bolstered by China’s assistance. Yet, SUPARCO's progress has stalled due to funding and autonomy issues. In contrast, ISRO has garnered global acclaim with missions like Chandrayaan, Mangalyaan, and Gaganyaan.
Pakistani astronaut training for Chinese Space Station

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In a landmark move, Pakistan is set to dispatch its first astronaut to the Chinese space station in 2026. While this initiative is significant for Pakistan, the underlying narrative is quite complex.

Established in 1961, Pakistan’s space agency SUPARCO (Space & Upper Atmosphere Research Commission) started before its regional counterparts, India and China. How does it stand today, especially in comparison to India's space agency, ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation)?

SUPARCO was founded in 1961. Nobel Laureate Dr. Abdus Salam made early efforts to fortify it. With the successful launch of its first rocket,

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