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 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.…
Pakistan's space agency has officially named the country's inaugural lunar rover Jinnah-1, following a nationwide naming competition that received over 4,000 entries. The rover, which will be launched to the Moon's south pole in 2029 as part of China's Chang’E-8 mission, bears the name of Pakistan's founder, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, according to the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO).
Seven participants submitted the name "Jinnah-1", and a draw was held to select the winner during a special ceremony. SUPARCO Chairman Muhammad Yousuf Khan emphasized the national significance of the name, stating that it symbolizes resilience, determination, and the pursuit of progress that Jinnah represented. The rover, which is locally developed, will carry advanced scientific instruments to study lunar plasma and radiation, map the lunar surface, and conduct experiments crucial for future lunar research and sustainable human presence on the Moon.
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