Manama: His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today received a cable of congratulations from His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Governor of the Southern Governorate, on the successful launch of the Kingdom of Bahrain's Al Munther satellite into orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, the United States of America.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the congratulatory message highlighted the achievement of launching Al Munther satellite as a significant milestone for the Kingdom of Bahrain. The Governor expressed pride in Bahrain's advancements in space technology and its contributions to scientific progress.
The launch of the Al Munther satellite marks a new chapter in Bahrain's space exploration efforts. It is expected to enhance the country's capabilities in various fields, including telecommunications and data collection. The satellite's successful deployment was a result of collaborative efforts and represents a step forward in Bahrain's strategic initiatives in the space sector.