The China Manned Space Agency announced on April 22, 2026, that Khurram Daud and Muhammad Zeeshan Ali will soon travel to China for training as reserve astronauts. After completing their training and evaluations, one of them will participate in a mission as a payload specialist, becoming the first foreign astronaut to enter the Tiangong space station. This selection follows a bilateral agreement signed in February 2025, which initiated the astronaut recruitment process and underscores the deepening ties between China and Pakistan in space exploration.
SCIENCEPublished 22 Apr 2026 • Published 2 days ago • Updated 1 day ago
Khurram Daud and Muhammad Zeeshan Ali Training for China’s Tiangong
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Khurram Daud and Muhammad Zeeshan Ali have been officially selected as the first foreign astronauts for China's space station missions, marking a significant milestone in international cooperation and Pakistan's space ambitions.
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