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CHINA - Spacecraft Launches 3 Astronauts
China launched the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with three astronauts heading to its space station, including one set to stay in space for a year. The spacecraft blasted off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China. The much-anticipated launch comes as China prepares for its first crewed lunar landing by 2030. The crew is set to conduct dozens of science and application projects, state media said. They are also expected to complete an in-orbit rotation with th
Arno Froese
Aug 132 min read


PAKISTAN - Leap into Space
Two astronaut candidates, Khurram Daud and Muhammad Zeeshan Ali, are set to depart for the People’s Republic of China to begin advanced astronaut training. The training will take place at the Astronaut Center of China. According to Pakistan’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, this is a significant step forward in Pakistan’s space exploration journey, positioning the country among a select group of nations actively engaged in human spaceflight programs. This milestone
Arno Froese
May 112 min read
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