CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Rehbar is a series of sounding rocket launched into the upper atmosphere by Pakistan’s Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO). Rehbar-I was the first rocket launched by SUPARCO, on 7 June 1962. Rehbar-I was a two-staged solid fuel rocket.

Detailed explanation-2: -Through the successful development, launch, and in-orbit operations of a variety of satellites, Pakistan has joined the league of a well-established space faring nation. Initially, two experimental satellites, Badr-1 and Badr-B were launched which marked a successful footprint of Pakistan in space.

Detailed explanation-3: -Pakistan on Thursday announced that it will send its first astronaut to space in 2022 using close ally China’s satellite launching facilities. Pakistan’s decision came as India on Monday successfully launched its second lunar mission Chandrayaan-2.

Detailed explanation-4: -It is headquartered at the capital city of Islamabad in the northern part of Pakistan with additional facilities at the University of Punjab in Lahore. “Strive to achieve self-reliance in space technology and applications for national security, economy and society."