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Pakistan Collaborates with China for Chang'e-8 Lunar Mission, Set for 2028.

Science and Technology | Dated: 12 Feb 2025

On February 5, 2025, the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) of Pakistan and the China National Space Administration (CNSA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to include Pakistan's first lunar rover in China's Chang'e-8 mission, set for 2028.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The Chang'e-8 mission will focus on exploring the Moon's south pole, a region of great scientific interest due to its potential resources and unique environment.
  • - This mission serves as a precursor to China's International Lunar Research Station (ILRS) project, planned for the 2030s.
  • - Chang'e-8, a Chinese lunar mission set for 2028, will focus on exploring the Moon's south pole, with a goal to study the region's resources and unique environment.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) Pakistan's Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) will contribute a 35 kg (440 lb) rover to the mission, further strengthening the partnership between Pakistan and China.
  • (ii) The mission aims to analyze lunar soil composition, radiation levels, plasma properties, and test new technologies for sustaining human presence on the Moon.
  • (iii) The lander will carry 10 scientific payloads, including cameras, a seismometer, and a soft X-ray telescope. Preliminary landing sites include Leibnitz Beta, Amundsen crater, Cabeus crater, and the Shackleton-de Gerlache Ridge near the lunar south pole.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which country recently collaborated with China for the Chang'e-8 lunar mission?

Correct Answer: Pakistan

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About Pakistan

  • President: Asif Ali Zardari
  • Capital: Islamabad