Virgin Galactic carries first Pakistani into space
American Ron Rosano and Briton Trevor Beattie were also passengers on Friday's trip, dubbed "Galactic 04."
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Namira Salim, the first Pakistani woman astronaut, speaks during a press conference in Islamabad on August 17, 2006. (AFP)
By NewVision Reporter
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WASHINGTON - Adventurer Namira Salim became the first Pakistani to travel into space on Friday, riding aboard Virgin Galactic's fifth successful flight in five months, the