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 Mohammed bin Abdullah bin Isa Al Khalifa. The congratulatory message was sent in recognition of the successful launch of the Kingdom of Bahrain's Al Munther satellite into orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, United States of America.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the satellite launch marks a significant achievement for Bahrain's space exploration and technological advancement initiatives. The Al Munther satellite's successful deployment is expected to bolster the Kingdom's capabilities in space technology and research.