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Timeline: The evolving China-Pakistan space cooperation (1990-2026)
This timeline tracks the China-Pakistan space partnership from its 1990 start with the Badr-I satellite launch to a 2026 announcement about sending a Pakistani astronaut to Tiangong, highlighting the growth of collaboration and shared space initiatives.
Why It Matters
The timeline illustrates how space cooperation intersects with bilateral ties and soft power, reflecting strategic collaboration in high-technology domains.
Timeline
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April 28, 2026: Announcement of Pakistani astronaut to Tiangong space station
April 28, 2026
The article reports that in 2026 China announced that it will send one Pakistani astronaut to the Tiangong space station. This marks a continued expansion of China-Pakistan space collaboration.
1990: China launches Pakistan’s Badr-I satellite
1990
In 1990, China launched Pakistan’s Badr-I satellite, marking the start of bilateral space cooperation.