Pakistan Cooperates with China for Chang e-8 lunar mission. SUPARCO spox Pakistan will contribute a 35-kilogram rover designed to explore Moon’s south pole
Pakistan and China Join Hands for Lunar Mission
Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) said on Wednesday that it is partnering with China to take part in the Chang’e-8 lunar mission in 2028.
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The space research agency said that Pakistan will be entering the moon not just to look at it, as had been planned in a project called the “Preservation of Resources around Lunar Earth and could achieve unique opportunities for space research.”
A SUPARCO spokesperson revealed that as part of this mission, Pakistan will provide a 35 kilogram rover for the southern pole of the Moon.
Moon Mission Scheduled for 2028
The launching of the rover is scheduled in 2028, and it is to play an imperative role in taking the tasks of the mission forward by improving the analysis of the lunar surface and contributing to revolutionary research about the moon.
Historical Collaboration with China: Pakistan Cooperates with China for Chang e-8 lunar mission
“The collaboration with China will pave the way for path-breaking scientific research that will significantly expand our understanding of the lunar surface,” said a spokesperson. “The rover will be scouting the Moon’s south pole, an area of interest, as researchers believe it harbors valuable resources, including water ice.”
This alliance comes after Pakistan’s iCube Qamar satellite successfully launched aboard China’s Chang’e-6 mission.
iCube Qamar entered lunar orbit on May 8, marking another significant step in Pakistan’s space exploration endeavors.
The CubeSat is designed as a miniature satellite and is a very important tool for scientific research and technological advancement.
Joint Lunar Mission: Pakistan Cooperates with China for Chang e-8 lunar mission
China will be sending a joint mission named Chang’e-8 along with Pakistan’s SUPARCO, which is to become Pakistan’s first-ever direct involvement in the lunar exploration.
Pakistani scientists and engineers will get the opportunity to serve on one of the most ambitious space missions of the decade.
It has recently been in the news that China has led the race to space, especially with its lunar exploration program.
That Pakistan has joined forces with China on this very high-profile space expedition is a long-term time commitment for SUPARCO to expand its capabilities in space research.
The Chang’e-8 mission promises key data regarding the south pole of the Moon that will be useful in determining the feasibility of future human missions and possible utilization of lunar resources.
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