{"id":73941,"date":"2026-04-24T18:57:15","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T13:57:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=73941"},"modified":"2026-04-24T18:57:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T13:57:15","slug":"two-pakistani-astronauts-arrive-in-china-for-space-mission-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=73941","title":{"rendered":"Two Pakistani astronauts arrive in China for space mission training"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Two Pakistani astronauts have arrived in China and joined the Astronaut Center of China in Beijing, marking a significant milestone in bilateral space cooperation, officials confirmed on Friday.<\/p>\n<p>According to the China Manned Space Agency, Muhammad Zeeshan Ali and Khurram Daud have been selected as the first foreign astronauts to participate in China\u2019s human spaceflight training programme.<\/p>\n<p>The announcement was made earlier this week, confirming that both candidates will undergo comprehensive training and evaluation as part of China\u2019s astronaut selection process.<\/p>\n<p>Officials said that after successfully completing all required assessments, one of the two astronauts will be assigned as a payload specialist for a future space mission.<\/p>\n<p>If selected, the astronaut will become the first foreign crew member to travel aboard China\u2019s Tiangong space station, marking a historic development in international participation in China\u2019s space programme.<\/p>\n<p>Space authorities described the inclusion of foreign astronauts as a step toward broader international cooperation in human space exploration and scientific research in orbit.<\/p>\n<p>The development reflects deepening scientific and technological collaboration between Pakistan and China, particularly in advanced aerospace training and space missions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Two Pakistani astronauts have arrived in China and joined the Astronaut Center of China in Beijing, marking a significant milestone in bilateral space cooperation, officials confirmed on Friday. 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