| ID | 169310 |
| Title Proper | Pakistan Space Programme and International Cooperation |
| Other Title Information | History and Prospects |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Su, Jinyuan ; Mehdi, Miqdad |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Pakistan was among the first 10 countries to start a space programme. Its space programme started upon the appointment of Dr. Abdus Salam (Noble Prize Winner) as the Chairman of the Space Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) in 1961. Owing to the prevailing unfavourable economic and political environment, coupled with regional instability and other factors, this programme could not persist for long. Recent efforts to overcome these mistakes and hurdles through an improved domestic strategy and smarter international relations are promising. Notably, success in this area can be ensured only with sustained political commitment to space development. To promote its space activities, Pakistan successfully conducted international cooperation with different countries and organisations. This article examines the Pakistan space programme and its cooperation with other countries, in particular, the shift in partnership from the United States to China. |
| `In' analytical Note | Space PolicyVol. 47, Feb 2019: p. 175-180 |
| Journal Source | Space Policy 2019-02 47 |
| Key Words | International Cooperation ; United States ; China ; Pakistan Space Programme ; SUPARCO ; Vision 2040 |