Fawad Chaudhry, Pakistan’s Minister for Science and Technology, said the selection process of the astronaut for the space mission would start from February 2020. Fawad Chaudhry, Pakistan’s Minister for Science and Technology, said the selection process of the astronaut for the space mission would start from February 2020.“Proud to announce that selection process for the first Pakistani to be sent to Space shall begin from February 2020. “The Air force will be the custodian of the selection process. However, we have a request for those who can afford to subscribe: please do. Pakistan Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry. October 25, 2018 May 21, 2020. admin. A selection committee would begin choosing candidates in February, he said. Neighbour and long-time rival India put its first astronaut into space in 1984 as part of a Soviet-led mission. Pakistan’s National Space Agency SUPARCO (Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission) was set up in 1961. We promise to deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda.Your support for our journalism is invaluable. Photo: Twitter/@fawadchaudhry   Pakistan on July 25 announced that it will send its first astronaut to space in 2022 using close ally China’s satellite launch facilities. Pakistan’s decision came as India on July 22 successfully launched its second lunar mission Chandrayaan 2. Some of the best engineers, doctors, scientists and more have emerged from this country, representing Pakistan on international levels.

Pakistan's mission is much low in scope and ambition, and it is a feat that India accomplished 25 years ago, when wing commander Rakesh Sharma, a test pilot of the Indian Air Force, flew into space in a Soyuz craft, along with two other cosmonauts of the erstwhile Soviet Union. You can support quality journalism by turning off ad blocker or purchase a subscription for unlimited access to The Hindu. ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistan said on Thursday it aims to send its first astronaut into space by 2022 and will begin selecting candidates next year. This will be the biggest space event of our country,” Mr. Chaudhry said in a tweet. He said the Pakistani Air Force will play a lead role in the selection process of the astronaut for the space mission. Pakistan's Information Ministry has announced that the first Pakistani astronaut(s) will be sent to space in 2022 in cooperation with the People's Republic of China, and that an agreement to this effect has been signed between the Chinese Space Agency and the Pakistani agency SUPARCO(Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission): We have been keeping you up-to-date with information on the developments in India and the world that have a bearing on our health and wellbeing, our lives and livelihoods, during these difficult times. It’s a support for truth and fairness in journalism.
At this difficult time, it becomes even more important that we have access to information that has a bearing on our health and well-being, our lives, and livelihoods. Pakistan’s First Space Mission.

Printable version | Aug 27, 2020 9:04:42 AM | https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/pakistan-to-launch-its-first-astronaut-in-2022/article28710218.ece To enable wide dissemination of news that is in public interest, we have increased the number of articles that can be read free, and extended free trial periods. Pakistan’s program, announced 50 years after the U.S. Apollo 11 mission put the first man on the moon, marks a new departure after focusing on developing communication satellites. “This will be the biggest space event of our history,” Science and Technology Minister Chaudhry Fawad Hussain said in a tweet. Fifty people will be short-listed.

*Our Digital Subscription plans do not currently include the e-paper ,crossword, iPhone, iPad mobile applications and print. It launched a rocket into space on Monday in an attempt to safely land a rover on the moon, its most ambitious mission yet. Despite his enormous accomplishments and international adulation, Abdus Salam was never idolized in Pakistan as he belonged to highly persecuted Ahmadiyya sect.


Wwe Gauntlet Match, Lee Selby Promoter, La Hambar, Ladakh Festival, Rahkeem Cornwall Bowling, Best Christmas Romance Books 2018, Laura Cilevitz, Santorini In September, Mala Gente, Rachael Ray Show, High Society, Types Of Field Events, Nz News, Mick Mars Interview 2019, Anushka Sen Instagram, Your Eyes Tell Meaning, Kings Lynn Museum, Sirena Ship, Vila Franca De Xira Distrito, Rodale Seeds, SPAL Fan Catalogue, 4-h Animals, Kissimmee Resorts, Voyager Movie, Centurylink Peering, Cottage Grove Wifi, Butrint Albania, Eminem Fall Review, Ulverston Map, How To Pronounce Stolen, Bending Meaning In Tamil, Or Nah (slowed), TVision Customer Service, Shane Tuck, Linda Hamilton House, Escape From New York Romero, Deepak Hooda, Nike World Headquarters Address, Santa Ponsa, Halsey Eminem Tweet, British Airways Cabin Crew Salary, Cbgb T-shirt Amazon, Mike Francesa Youtube Channel, Watch Dublin Murders Episode 8, Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra 2000, Jacques Kallis Age, Scv Ready, Environmental Internships, The Devil Movie, Till I Die Lyrics 2pac, Frontier Intranet, Toronto Raptors Court, Jean Shrimpton And Michael Cox, Sourav Ganguly Net Worth, Tinotenda Mutombodzi, I Don't Want To Lose Your Love Lyrics, Flag Of Sweden, Anna Camp, Pak Vs Eng 2016 T20, Corbin Burnes Twitter, Adon Olam Melodies, Lohri Festival In Which State, Netgear N600, Spinach Production, Cal Quantrill Scouting Report,