100% Bahraini-built satellite project launched

TDT | Manama                                                                 

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

A 100% Bahraini-built satellite project in Bahrain has been launched. National Security Advisor and Royal Guard Commander, His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, made the announcement yesterday.

The project is in fulfillment of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s vision, and in implementation of the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.

The satellite is expected to be completed and launched by the end of December 2023, HH Shaikh Nasser said, noting that this project is a distinguished achievement for the Kingdom. A group of Bahraini youth who are qualified in the field of space sciences and technologies will contribute to building it.

HH Shaikh Nasser paid tribute to the management of the National Space Science Agency, for the tremendous efforts they have exerted to place the Kingdom among leading countries in the space sector.

He hailed the NSSA’s ambitious projects and participation in various specialised gatherings, in addition to the research and studies it has conducted and published in international conferences and scientific journals.

HH Shaikh Nasser expressed his appreciation for the efforts of the members of the Bahrain Space Team for their distinguished scientific contributions to the fields of space sciences.