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"Pakistan's Leap to the Moon: First Orbiter Launches on Historic Journey, Embarking a New Era of Lunar Exploration!"

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  "Pakistan's Milestone: First Lunar Orbiter Takes Flight from China's Henan Space Launch Site! In an unforgettable moment, Pakistan's inaugural lunar orbiter, ICUBE-Qamar, launched into space from China's Henan Space Launch Site, marking a historic achievement for the nation's space program.  The live broadcast of this momentous event will be available on the Institute of Space Technology's (IST) website, allowing viewers worldwide to share in this remarkable journey. The quest to send Pakistan's lunar orbiter began in 2022, following an invitation from the China National Space Agency (CNSA) through the Asia Pacific Space Cooperation Organization (APSCO). This collaborative effort presented member states with the opportunity to contribute a student-built payload to the esteemed Chang'e 6 mission, paving the way for Pakistan's remarkable entry into lunar exploration. "The ICUBE-Q Satellite: Pioneering Pakistan's Lunar Exploration Journe...