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China to send Pakistani astronaut into orbit

Original: China's space diplomacy lifts Pakistani astronaut toward orbit

China is preparing to fly a Pakistani astronaut aboard its space station as part of a broader space diplomacy push, according to Reuters. The move deepens China-Pakistan cooperation and showcases Beijing's efforts to position itself as a partner for other nations in human spaceflight, contrasting with more limited access to the International Space Station.

Why now: China's use of spaceflight to strengthen diplomatic ties with Pakistan has drawn wide news coverage.

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