First foreign astronaut mission: China selects 2 Pakistani candidates

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Pakistan astronauts Muhammad Zeeshan Ali and Khurram Daud are selected for China's space program. They will train in China. One astronaut may join a future mission to the Tiangong space station. This marks a significant step for Pakistan's space exploration. It highlights growing cooperation between China and Pakistan. China's space program welcomes international participation.

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