Pakistani Dragon
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Jinnah-1. Beautiful name chosen for Pakistan's first lunar lover.
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Jinnah-1. Beautiful name chosen for Pakistan's first lunar lover.
thanks for posting the news
Pakistani Dragon
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Co-ordinates for Pakistan Space Centre under construction:
33.2715304, 72.7399474
Chakri, Pakistan.
33.2715304, 72.7399474
Chakri, Pakistan.
SoulSpokesman
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Jinnah-1 is a wonderful development. Pakistan needs a project which will get its young people interested in science, incl space science, in a big way.
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Jinnah-1 is a wonderful development. Pakistan needs a project which will get its young people interested in science, incl space science, in a big way.
Regards
Pakistani Dragon
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Co-ordinates for site selected for Pakistan's Deep Space Astronomical Observatory.
35.0051658, 75.4187581
Deosai Plains, Pakistan
35.0051658, 75.4187581
Deosai Plains, Pakistan
awais_487
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Well, not just Pakistan's but the world's first Lunar lover
I think moon will be happy with us too.
Pakistani Dragon
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Pakistan's first lunar rover named 'Jinnah-1': Suparco
News Desk
Published August 13, 2026
Tayyab Karim, a 17-year-old from Bahawalnagar, was named as the winner for proposing the name 'Jinnah-1' for Pakistan's first lunar rover. —Photo courtesy of Suparco
Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco) on Thursday announced “Jinnah-1” as the official name of the country’s first lunar rover.
The rover is scheduled to be sent to the Moon in 2029 as part of China’s Chang’e-8 mission, where it will conduct scientific research at the lunar south pole, Suparco said.
The Moon’s south pole is known for its challenging terrain and potential to yield significant scientific discoveries.
In a ceremony held in Islamabad, Suparco said that the name was selected from 4,000 proposals received in a countrywide competition.
Seven participants had proposed the name “Jinnah-1” and the winner was selected through a lucky draw, according to a statement from Suparco.
Tayyab Karim, a 17-year-old from Bahawalnagar, was declared the winner for proposing the name, Suparco said.
The name pays tribute to Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and symbolises “Pakistan’s resolve, progress and new space horizons”, Suparco Chairman said.
Jinnah-1 will study plasma, radiation and the lunar surface’s geology, as well as conduct key experiments related to future lunar research and the prospect of human presence on the Moon, Suparco said.
Pakistan’s first lunar rover, Jinnah-1, will be a part of China’s Chang’e-8 mission to the Moon’s south pole in 2029. —Photo courtesy of Suparco
Suparco announced the collaboration with China’s Chang’e-8 mission in 2024.
“This collaboration marks a significant milestone for Pakistan’s space programme, as Suparco’s indigenous rover will be part of the mission to explore the lunar surface,” the space agency said at the time.
Nasa is targeting 2028 for the first-ever landing of astronauts on the Moon’s south pole, as part of Artemis IV, seeking to beat China’s planned crewed mission, Chang’e-8, to the same lunar region.
In 2023, India managed to land a craft — the unmanned Chandrayaan-3 — near the Moon’s south pole.
Its landing came days after a Russian probe crashed in the same region and four years since the previous Indian attempt failed at the last moment.
News Desk
Published August 13, 2026
Tayyab Karim, a 17-year-old from Bahawalnagar, was named as the winner for proposing the name 'Jinnah-1' for Pakistan's first lunar rover. —Photo courtesy of Suparco
Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco) on Thursday announced “Jinnah-1” as the official name of the country’s first lunar rover.
The rover is scheduled to be sent to the Moon in 2029 as part of China’s Chang’e-8 mission, where it will conduct scientific research at the lunar south pole, Suparco said.
The Moon’s south pole is known for its challenging terrain and potential to yield significant scientific discoveries.
In a ceremony held in Islamabad, Suparco said that the name was selected from 4,000 proposals received in a countrywide competition.
Seven participants had proposed the name “Jinnah-1” and the winner was selected through a lucky draw, according to a statement from Suparco.
Tayyab Karim, a 17-year-old from Bahawalnagar, was declared the winner for proposing the name, Suparco said.
The name pays tribute to Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and symbolises “Pakistan’s resolve, progress and new space horizons”, Suparco Chairman said.
Jinnah-1 will study plasma, radiation and the lunar surface’s geology, as well as conduct key experiments related to future lunar research and the prospect of human presence on the Moon, Suparco said.
Pakistan’s first lunar rover, Jinnah-1, will be a part of China’s Chang’e-8 mission to the Moon’s south pole in 2029. —Photo courtesy of Suparco
Suparco announced the collaboration with China’s Chang’e-8 mission in 2024.
“This collaboration marks a significant milestone for Pakistan’s space programme, as Suparco’s indigenous rover will be part of the mission to explore the lunar surface,” the space agency said at the time.
Nasa is targeting 2028 for the first-ever landing of astronauts on the Moon’s south pole, as part of Artemis IV, seeking to beat China’s planned crewed mission, Chang’e-8, to the same lunar region.
In 2023, India managed to land a craft — the unmanned Chandrayaan-3 — near the Moon’s south pole.
Its landing came days after a Russian probe crashed in the same region and four years since the previous Indian attempt failed at the last moment.
Pakistan's first lunar rover named 'Jinnah-1': Suparco
Jinnah-1 will be a part of China's Chang'e-8 mission to the Moon's south pole, planned for 2029.
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Pakistan names first lunar rover ‘Jinnah-1’
Published August 13, 2026
By BR Web Desk
Pakistan’s first lunar rover has officially been named “Jinnah-1”, the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) announced on Thursday.
The name was selected by a jury after a comprehensive review of more than 4,000 entries received from across the country in a nationwide naming competition, reflecting strong public interest in Pakistan’s space exploration programme.
According to SUPARCO, seven participants had proposed the name “Jinnah-1”. A draw was subsequently held during a special ceremony to select the winner fairly among the participants.
Addressing the ceremony, SUPARCO Chairman Muhammad Yousuf Khan appreciated the enthusiastic participation of citizens and highlighted the national significance of naming the rover after Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan.
“Jinnah-1 is not merely a name but a symbol — of resilience, determination and the pursuit of progress that was exemplified by our founder, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah,” he said.
“By naming our first lunar rover after him, we are sending a strong message to the world that Pakistan is ready to carry forward its legacy, determination, hard work and leadership to new frontiers, particularly in the realm of space,” he added.
SUPARCO said Jinnah-1 will be launched to the Moon’s south pole in 2029 as part of China’s Chang’E-8 mission.
The locally developed rover will be equipped with advanced scientific instruments to study lunar plasma and radiation, map the geographical features of the lunar surface, and conduct experiments vital for future lunar research and sustainable human presence on the Moon.
The mission marks a significant step in Pakistan’s efforts to expand its capabilities in space science and lunar exploration.
Pakistan names first lunar rover ‘Jinnah-1’
Pakistan’s first lunar rover has officially been named “Jinnah-1”, the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research...
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