Pakistan committed to peaceful
use of space
At the 67th session of the United
Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS) in Vienna,
Muhammad Yousuf Khan, Chairman of the Space & Upper Atmosphere Research
Commission (SUPARCO), reiterated Pakistan's commitment to the peaceful use of
outer space.
He emphasized that outer space is a
shared heritage of humanity and advocated for its equitable and
non-discriminatory accessibility. Khan highlighted Pakistan's recent achievements
in space technology, including the successful launches of the iCUBE-Qamar
satellite and the Pakistan Multi-Mission Communication Satellite, PakSat-MM1,
in May.
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Khan also announced Pakistan's
ambitious plans for a rover mission to the lunar South Pole in collaboration
with China's Chang’E-8 Mission. Furthermore, he participated in the Lunar
Conference hosted by the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA)
on June 18, where he elaborated on Pakistan's dedication to lunar exploration
and its commitment to fostering international cooperation in space research.
Source: The News