Vienna : The Chairman of the Space & Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO), Muhammad Yousuf Khan, emphasized Pakistan’s dedication to the peaceful use of outer space during his address at the 67th session of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS) in Vienna. Highlighting outer space as a common heritage of humanity, he stressed its equitable and non-discriminatory accessibility.
Chairman SUPARCO proudly shared Pakistan’s recent advancements, including the successful launches of the iCUBE-Qamar satellite and the Pakistan Multi-Mission Communication Satellite, PakSat-MM1, this May. He also revealed future plans for a rover mission to the lunar south pole in collaboration with China’s Chang’E-8 Mission.Additionally, the Chairman participated in the Lunar Conference organized by the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) on June 18, where he discussed Pakistan’s commitment to lunar exploration and international cooperation in space research.