ISLAMABAD, Oct 28 (APP):A Pakistan national team led by the Institute of Space Technology (IST) is participating in the International Space Games 2026 in Moscow, bringing together teams from eight countries for a week of space engineering, robotics, artificial intelligence (AI) and mission operations activities.
The event, being held from October 26 to November 1, provides participants with opportunities to engage in practical space-related challenges, develop technical skills and collaborate with young innovators from different countries.
Following the opening ceremony, the Pakistani delegation has begun activities featuring hands-on space engineering, mission operations, robotics and AI, alongside an immersive Mars-habitat experience.
The simulation allows participants to work in an environment designed to replicate conditions beyond Earth and address challenges associated with living and operating on Mars.
The Pakistani team comprises Dr. Rehan Mahmood, Maheen Zulfiqar, Mohammad Daniyal Hasnain, Talha Zubair, Humail Amir Nawaz, Syeda Maryam Murtaza Naqvi, Ayesha Jamil, Fakhar Arooj, Alishba Tanveer, Maheera Fatima and Hafiz Muhammad Abdullah.
The participation of the IST-led delegation reflects Pakistan’s engagement in international space-related educational and technological activities, providing its participants with an opportunity to exchange knowledge, demonstrate their capabilities and strengthen collaboration in emerging fields of space science and technology.
The International Space Games 2026 will continue until November 1, with participating teams engaging in technical activities and collaborative challenges focused on space exploration and innovation.
Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)
