Pakistan Joins China’s Chang’e-8 Lunar Mission:
Pakistan’s space program, the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has partnered with China National Space Administration (CNSA) for the upcoming Chang’e-8 lunar mission, scheduled for launch in 2028. This marks Pakistan’s first major involvement in a lunar exploration mission and signifies a significant step in its space ambitions. The collaboration will see an indigenous Pakistani rover deployed on the Moon’s south pole as part of China’s larger International Lunar Research Station (ILRS) project.
