Pakistan is the first country to send astronauts to the Chinese Space Station. PHOTO: WIKIMEDIA COMMONS
China will select and train two astronauts from Pakistan for upcoming space missions, according to an announcement made by the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) on Wednesday.
One of the selected candidates is expected to serve as a payload specialist aboard a future mission to China's space station.
During a press briefing held in Jiuquan, Gansu, China, CMSA spokesperson Lin Xiqiang stated that the chosen Pakistani astronaut will carry out scientific experiments designed by Pakistan, in addition to performing standard duties as a crew member while in orbit, China Economic Net (CEN) reported.
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