ISLAMABAD, May 03 (APP):President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday felicitated the nation and the scientists as Pakistan launched it first lunar mission ICUBE-Q. “The successful launch of the space mission will prove to be a milestone in Pakistan’s space programme. The whole nation feels proud for this significant achievement in the space technology,” he remarked. President Zardari expressed the hope that Pakistan’s space research institutes and scientists would bring more laurels to the country through their enhanced hard work, dedication and planning. The acceptance of Pakistan’s mission among eight countries was the recognition of the capabilities of Pakistan’s scientists and experts, he added.