Mahhad Nayyar
Mahhad Nayyar is a Pakistani engineer and a pioneer in space exploration, known for successfully sending wheat seeds into space as part of a groundbreaking initiative to study how native crops respond to microgravity. A former member of the Pakistan Air Force, Mahhad transitioned from aeronautical to astronautical engineering while pursuing his education in the United States, where he developed a passion for space research. He played a key role in the Kármán-Jaguar Earth Seeds for Space partnership, which marked Pakistan's first contribution to the International Space Station (ISS). His work not only aims to explore agricultural sustainability in space but also seeks to inspire future generations of Pakistani scientists and engineers by showcasing the potential of space exploration for the nation.
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Mahhad Nayyar is a Pakistani engineer who successfully sent the first Pakistani payload to the International Space Station.
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