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Pakistan launches first-ever lunar mission with iCube Qamar

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China’s Chang’E6 spacecraft carried Pakistan’s first satellite mission to the moon, iCube Qamar, into orbit.

The Institute of Space Technology states that IST worked with Pakistan’s national space agency SUPARCO and China’s Shanghai University SJTU to design and develop the satellite ICUBE-Q.

The launch event was streamed live on both Chinese state television and the IST website.

Two optical cameras are carried by the ICUBE-Q orbiter to capture images of the lunar surface. ICUBE-Q has now been successfully integrated into the Chang’e6 mission after qualification and testing.

The sixth in China’s sequence of lunar exploration missions is called Chang’e6.

China’s Lunar Mission, Chang’6, will land on the Moon’s far side in order to gather surface samples and bring them back to Earth for analysis.

Pakistan would benefit from the mission since it will carry a Pakistan CubeSat Satellite, called iCube-Q, which was created by IST.

Small satellites known as “CubeSats” are typified by their uniform design and compact size. They are built in the form of a cube and are made up of modular parts that follow predetermined dimensions.

These satellites are regularly placed in orbit for a variety of uses and only weigh a few kilos.

Cubesats are primarily used to support space exploration education, technology development, and scientific research. Many different missions are carried out by these satellites, such as telecommunication, astronomy, remote sensing, Earth observation, atmospheric research, and technological demonstration.

CubeSats provide universities, research centers, and commercial organizations with the chance to engage in space missions and acquire important data for scientific advancement and innovation because of their small size and very low cost when compared to regular satellites.

They act as test beds for novel ideas and technology, opening up space to a wider spectrum of users and encouraging cooperation amongst members of the space community.

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Japan-Pakistan Ties: Japanese Ambassador Meets Yousuf Raza Gillani, Acting President

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Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani was visited by Mr. Mistuhiro Wada, the Japanese ambassador to Pakistan, in Aiwan-e-Sadar, Islamabad.

The meeting covered topics pertaining to cultural exchange, people-to-people contact, and bilateral cooperation.

Speaking at the event, Yousuf Raza Gillani stated that Pakistan values its connection with Japan.

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CCOP Meeting: Doha Meeting Chaired by DY PM Dar

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From Doha, Ishaq Dar, the deputy prime minister and foreign minister, presided over a Zoom meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Privatization.

With a primary focus on the divestment of Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited, the committee discussed a number of important matters during the discussion.

The committee approved the reference price for the sale of 60% of the shares of Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited, as suggested by the Privatization Commission Board, following extensive deliberations.

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Elections of the Broadcasters Association: Information Minister Congratulates Newly Elected PBA Office Bearers

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In addition to congratulating the recently elected Pakistan Broadcasters Association leaders, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar stated that democracy and democratic values are strengthened by an autonomous and vibrant media.

Along with Secretary General Shakeel Masood, Joint Secretary Ahmed Zuberi, Finance Secretary Azhar Qazi, Senior Vice Chairman Salman Iqbal, Vice Chairman Mir Ibrahim Rehman, and newly elected Chairman Mian Amir Mehmood, he offered his congratulations.

According to the Federal Minister of Information, the government will keep working to ensure that media institutions are independent, grow, and are supported because they are a vital pillar of the state.

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