Islambad (NNP) In a landmark achievement for Pakistan’s space endeavors, the nation’s eagerly anticipated space mission has embarked on its journey towards the moon. Scheduled to be launched from China’s Henan Space Launch Site, the historic moment was marked with the departure of Pakistan’s first astronaut, set to join the International Space Station crew.
Named iCube Qamar, the satellite, jointly developed by China’s Shanghai University and Sparco, represents a significant collaboration in space exploration. Equipped with two optical cameras, iCube Qamar aims to capture detailed images of the lunar surface, contributing invaluable data for research purposes.
Although the launch faced a minor setback due to weather conditions, anticipation remains high as the world awaits the successful deployment of the satellite. Notably, Pakistan’s participation in China’s Chang’e-six lunar mission underscores the country’s commitment to advancing its presence in the realm of space research.
As Pakistan’s satellite mission prepares to orbit the moon, the images it captures promise to provide new insights into lunar terrain. Concurrently, China’s mission aims to land on the moon, paving the way for the collection of vital lunar soil samples.
With this historic milestone, Pakistan takes a significant stride forward in its pursuit of scientific excellence and reaffirms its place in the global space exploration community.
