Manama: His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today received a cable of congratulations from Shaikh Salman bin Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Vice Chairman of the Higher Urban Planning Committee, 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 significance of the satellite launch as a milestone achievement for Bahrain. Shaikh Salman bin Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa expressed his pride in the advancement of Bahrain's technological capabilities and emphasized the importance of this achievement in enhancing the Kingdom's scientific and technological standing on the global stage.
The Al Munther satellite's launch is seen as a testament to Bahrain's commitment to investing in space technology and its potential applications for national development. The successful deployment from the Vandenberg Space Force Base marks a significant step forward in the Kingdom's space exploration efforts.