China takes a foreigner to its own space station for the first time

The specific astronaut from Pakistan selected for training in China remains unclear, though Muhammad Zeeshan Ali and Khurram Daud were previously reported as candidates. China and Pakistan collaborate closely in various sectors, including space missions. A mission to the Chinese space station Tiangong is expected to launch later this year, although the exact date is not yet confirmed. China is heavily investing in space exploration, aiming for a manned moon landing in the coming years. Tiangong, operational since 2022, orbits Earth at approximately 400 kilometers and consists of three modules. China has made significant strides in space, including its first crewed mission in 2003 and a successful lunar landing in 2019.