Following are some of Namira Salim’s recent news and interviews.
International
Namira Salim Becomes First Pakistani to Travel into Space
Published in TRT, 7th October 2023
Virgin Galactic Launches 1st Pakistani to Space on 4th Commercial Spaceflight (Video)
Published in Space.com, 6th October 2023
Virgin Galactic Integra a la Primera Astronauta Paquistaní en su Cuarto Vuelo Comercial
Published in Swissinfo.ch, 6th October 2023
Virgin Galactic to Take First Pakistani into Space on ‘Galactic 04’ Mission
Published in The Science Times, 21st September 2023
Virgin Galactic's Next Flight will Take a Pakistani to Space for the 1st Time
Published in Space.com, 21st September 2023
SpaceX Makes History with Launch of Astronauts
Published in Politico, 5th May 2020
Here's Everything Inside the Over $30,000 Grammys Gift Bag
Published in Business Insider, 1st February 2017
Virgin Galactic ‘Astronaut’ Namira Salim Says ‘Branson Will Still Fly To Space’
Published in the Huffington Post, 4th November 2014
Virgin Galactic Founder Astronaut Namira Salim: ‘We Should Send Politicians into Space’
Published in the Huffington Post, 20th July 2012
AFP: ‘First’ Pakistani Astronaut Wants to Make Peace in Space
Interview Published by AFP Globally, 26th October 2012
The Daring Diplomat
Published in the Diplomat UK, 1st October 2012
Namira Salim ‘92, Alum of the Month
Published in Hofstra University Magazine, March 2008
Airfare for the Common Man
Published in Columbia University Magazine, Winter 2007-2008
Pakistan
First Pakistani Astronaut Namira Salim – A Torchbearer for Youth, Inspiration for Women: Solangi [Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Pakistan]
Published in the Associated Press of Pakistan [APP], 21st November 2023
Pakistan’s Namira Salim Makes History with Travel in Space
Published in The Nation, 8th October 2023
Namira Salim Becomes First Pakistani to Travel to Space Aboard Virgin Galactic
Published in Hindustan Times, 7th October, 2023
Pakistan's Namira Salim to Embark on First Spaceflight Today
Published in Geo News, 6th October 2023
PM Wishes Goodluck to Namira Salim: First Pakistani Women To Travel To Space
Published in Pakistan Television [PTV] News, 5th October 2023
Astronaut Namira Salim Undergoes Training in US Before Space Journey
Published in the Associated Press of Pakistan [APP], 4th October 2023
Pakistan’s First Female Astronaut Namira Salim Arrives in US for Space Travel
Published in ARY News, 1st October 2023
Namira Salim Believes Space Diplomacy Could Create Peace on Earth
Published in Dawn, 23rd August 2019
Meet Namira Salim The “First Pakistani Astronaut”
Published in Dawn, 25th February 2019
Pride of Pakistan: Namira Salim
Published in Daily Times, 17th August 2016
Monaco
From the Three Poles to Breaking the Orbit: Namira Salim’s Inspiring Journey into Space
Cover Story Published in Hello Monaco, 30th November 2023
'Not as Much Damage to the Environment as You Might Think:’ Namira Salim Responds to Criticism of Her Space Flight
Published in Monaco Matin, 23rd October 2023
Monaco’s Namira Salim Returns to Earth After Historic Spaceflight
Published in Monaco Life, 11th October 2023
Namira Salim, "Lucky to Have Been Born in a New Space Age”
Published in La Gazette de Monaco, 9th October 2023
First Resident of Monaco in Space, Namira Salim Testifies on the Tarmac After her Space Flight
Published in Monaco Matin, 7th October 2023
Namira Salim will be the First Woman from Monaco to Take Off for Space on Friday
Published in Monaco Matin, 6th October 2023
Namira Salim All Set for Takeoff Ahead of “Chance of a Lifetime” Spaceflight
Published in Monaco Life, 5th October 2023
Space Flight: The Countdown is On for Namira Salim
Published in La Gazette de Monaco, 2nd October 2023
Words of Wisdom in Monaco with Namira Salim
Published in Hello Monaco, 12th January 2022
Namira Monaco Jewels from Space to Adorn Oscar® Nominees
Published in Eye of Dubai, 5th March 2017
Monaco Personality Enhances Star-Studded Night at Dscars
Published in Monaco Life, 2nd March 2017
Prince Albert II Launches Space Trust Exhibition in Honour of Russian Spaceflight Programme
Published in the ROSCOSMOS, Russian Federal Space Agency’s Website, 30th November 2015
Le Prince Albert II de Monaco Inaugure L’Exposition Montée Par “Space Trust” en L’Honneur du Programme Russe de Vols Spatiaux
Published in Royal Monaco, 12th December 2015
Comment Namira est Devenue Aventurière de L’espace – How Namira Became a Space Adventurer
Published in the Monaco Matin, 13th November 2015
Inauguration of the Consulate of Pakistan by HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco
Published in all official and private print media of Monaco and on www.palais.mc, the official website of the House of Grimaldi, 29th March 2012
Arab
Dubai-Based Pakistani Adventurer Returns After Historic Space Journey
Published in Arab News, 7th October 2023
Dubai-Based Woman Becomes First Pakistani in Space
Published in Arabian Business, 7th October 2023
UAE Resident Namira Salim Becomes First Pakistani to Go to Space
Published in Al Arabiya News, 7th October 2023
Namira Salim: First Female UAE Resident and Pakistan’s Pioneer Space Tourist Takes Flight Today
Published in Dubai Vibes, 6th October 2023
Dubai-Based Pakistani Woman Namira Salim to Take Off for Space Journey Today
Published in the Mashable Middle East, 6th October 2023
Dubai-Based Pakistani Astronaut to Fly to Space Today
Published in the Khaleej Times, 6th October 2023
Space Tourism: Dubai Resident Set to be First Pakistani Woman to Go to Space
Published in Gulf News, 6th October 2023
'I've Waited 17 Years': Dubai Adventurer Set for Virgin Galactic Flight on October 5
Published in The National, 22nd September 2023
Adventurer to Become First UAE Woman in Space
Published in The National, 18th February 2012
Namira - First Female Astronaut from Dubai
Published in the Khaleej Times, 2nd April 2006
INDIAN
Virgin Galactic Carries First Pakistani into Space
Published in Times of India, 7th October 2023
Virgin Galactic to Take First Pakistani on Brief Flight to Space with Two Others
Published in India Today, 21st September 2023
Space Diplomacy Route to Indo-Pak Peace: Pak Astronaut
Published in the Times of India, 17th September 2019
“Giant Leap For South Asia:” Pak's First Woman Astronaut on Chandrayaan 2
Published in NDTV World, 9th September 2019
‘First Pakistani in Space’ Congratulates India on Mars Mission
Press Release Published by AFP Globally, 25th September 2014
India's Mars Mission a Giant Leap for South Asia: Pakistan's Explorer
Published in the Economic Times, 25th September 2014
Pakistani Woman Astronaut Gears up for Spaceflight
Published in the Times of India, 21st October 2007
SPANISH
Do Polo Sul às Estrelas: Namira Salim Será Primeira Paquistanesa no Espaço
Published by Agence EFE (Spain) globally, 16th June 2011
Namira Salim Será a Primeira Paquistanesa no Espaço
Published in Terra.com, 16th June 2011
Del Polo Sur a las Estrellas, Salim Será la Primera Paquistaní en el Espacio
Published in Panamá América, 14th June 2011
OP-EDS
Following are some of Namira Salim’s Op-Eds pertinent to Space Trust, her non-profit organization.
June, Jupiter and Europa: Why Space Matters for Europe?
Published in EU Reporter, Brussels, 30th August 2016
From Breaking Barriers to Breaking Orbits: Hillary Clinton, the First Female Nominee for US Presidency in a New Space Age
Published in Diplomat Magazine, The Hague, the Netherlands, 7th August, 2016
Will Space ‘Trump’ the RNC [Republic National Convention]?
Published in The Hill under Congress Blogs, 21st July 2016
From Havana to Hiroshima: What’s the Next Frontier for Obama After 2016?
Published in International Policy Digest, 8th July 2016
Namira Salim: “S.T.E.M: President Obama’s Lasting Legacy of Equality”
Published in The Hill under Congress Blogs, 15th June 2016
Namira Salim: “Space for Peace and Trust on Earth”
Published in Foreign Policy Journal, 27th April 2016
Namira Salim’s Case to Harness our Hunger for Exploration into a Vision for Peace
Published in Business Insider, 23rd April 2016
Virgin Galactic Founder Astronaut Namira Salim: ‘We Should Send Politicians Into Space’
Published in Huffington Post, 20th July 2012