China se pregătește să trimită în spațiu pentru prima oară un astronaut străin, ales din zeci de candidați

China is preparing to send its first foreign astronaut, a Pakistani pilot, to its Tiangong space station. The selected astronaut will undergo extensive training in Mandarin and space operations. This mission marks a significant collaboration between China and Pakistan, part of a broader partnership that includes satellite launches and lunar exploration. The final decision on which pilot will fly is expected soon, with the mission anticipated to last about a week. The astronaut will conduct scientific experiments in space, contributing to biotechnology research.