Pakistan launched its very first mission to the moon earlier today! Their tiny satellite, called iCube-Q, hitched a ride with China’s Chang’e 6 mission. iCube-Q will orbit the moon and take pictures of the lunar surface. This is a big step for Pakistan’s space program!
Today, Pakistan achieved a remarkable milestone as it successfully launched its very first mission to the moon! This groundbreaking endeavor, called iCube-Q, soared into space aboard China’s Chang’e 6 probe. It’s like a tiny space box, packed with cameras to capture amazing images of the moon’s surface.
The iCube-Q is a result of collaboration between Pakistan’s Institute of Space Technology, China’s Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU), and Pakistan’s national space agency, SUPARCO. Together, they’ve worked hard to make this dream a reality.
“The launch of iCube-Q is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our scientists and engineers,” said a jubilant spokesperson for SUPARCO. “This mission will not only provide valuable scientific data but also inspire future generations to pursue careers in space exploration.”
But that’s not all! China’s Chang’e 6 probe isn’t just carrying Pakistan’s CubeSat. It’s on a mission to collect samples from the far side of the moon. This is the first time in history that anyone has tried to gather materials from this mysterious part of the moon.
Excitingly, this mission isn’t just about one country. Officials from 12 countries, including Pakistan, France, Italy, and even the United Nations, gathered to discuss space cooperation. It’s a global effort to explore and understand our universe better.
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And there’s more! Alongside Pakistan’s CubeSat, the Chang’e 6 probe is carrying instruments from other countries, like Europe and France, to study the moon’s surface in detail.
This achievement has made Pakistan proud, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulating the nation and its brilliant scientists for this incredible leap into space exploration. Pakistan’s first foray into lunar exploration is a significant achievement for the nation’s space ambitions. The success of iCube-Q paves the way for future Pakistani missions to the moon and beyond.