The New World Disorder

China has made a groundbreaking decision by selecting a Pakistani astronaut as the first foreign visitor to the Tiangong space station. This strategic move not only strengthens the China-Pakistan space partnership but also positions China as a global leader in space diplomacy. At a time when the International Space Station (ISS) is facing uncertainty, China’s move signifies its ambitions to expand influence in space exploration while dealing a significant geopolitical blow to India and other global competitors. Photo Credits: Global Times China’s Expanding Space Ambitions and Tiangong’s Role The Tiangong space station, meaning "Heavenly Palace," is China’s response to the ISS, which has long been dominated by Western nations, primarily the United States and its allies. With an orbital altitude of approximately 400 kilometers above Earth, Tiangong is designed to support long-term human habitation and scientific research. Since its construction between 2021 and 2022, Tiangong h...

  A Monumental Step in Space Exploration In a defining moment for Pakistan’s scientific and technological prowess, the nation has officially entered the elite club of spacefaring nations. On February 5, 2025 , history was written as Pakistan’s Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco) signed a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the China National Space Administration (CNSA) . This monumental partnership enables Pakistan to send its first-ever indigenous lunar rover as part of China’s Chang’e-8 mission , set to launch in 2028 . With this historic mission, Pakistan is on the trajectory to become the 8th nation in the world to place its footprint on the lunar surface , marking a significant milestone in its ambitious Space Vision 2040 roadmap. Space Vision 2040: Pakistan’s Bold Vision for the Stars Under the visionary leadership of Suparco , Pakistan has been making strategic advancements in space exploration, aiming to establish itself as a form...