First Pakistani Astronaut Namira Salim underwent a training session at New Mexico's Spaceport America in preparation for her space journey.

Speaking about her training, Namira shared that she learnt essential skills such as properly fitting spacesuit and operating parachute.

Additionally, she and her fellow astronauts were educated on the functionality of seats in the spaceship, including how to fasten and unfasten seat belts. They were also instructed on how to move in zero gravity, including getting up from their seats.

Namira Salim said they will have another exciting day of training tomorrow.

Namira's space journey will improve Pakistan's positive and progressive image across world.

She is also the first Pakistani to reach the North Pole and the South Pole.

She holds the distinction of being the first Muslim and first Pakistani to skydive over Mount Everest during the historic 'First Everest Skydives 2008'.

On 23 March 2011, former President Asif Ali Zardari conferred on Namira Salim the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz for achievement in sport, including her trips to the poles and the Everest skydiving event.

Source: Radio Pakistan