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 Salman bin Rashid bin Isa Al Khalifa. The congratulations were 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 launch of the Al Munther satellite marks a significant achievement for Bahrain, highlighting the Kingdom's progress in space technology and international collaboration. The satellite's deployment is seen as a step forward in enhancing Bahrain's capabilities in satellite communication and data collection.