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Two Pak astronauts to receive spaceflight training in China

Beijing, Apr 23 (UNI) China will select and train two Pakistani astronauts for space missions, with one slated to serve as a payload specialist on a future Chinese space station flight, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) announced on Wednesday.
The selected Pakistani astronaut will conduct scientific experiments designed by Pakistan while performing regular crew responsibilities when in orbit, CMSA spokesperson Lin Xiqiang told a press conference in Jiuquan in northwest China.
The selection process for Pakistani astronauts is underway following the signing of a bilateral cooperation agreement in late February, Lin said.
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