First Bahraini-Built Satellite To Launch December 2023

Bahrain will launch its first 100 percent locally-built satellite by the end of December 2023, the country’s commander of the royal guard said on Sunday.

Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al-Khalifa said a group of Bahraini youth who are qualified in the field of space science and technology will contribute to building the satellite.

Sheikh Nasser expressed appreciation for the National Space Science Agency’s (NSSA) management for their tremendous effort in placing Bahrain among the leading countries in the field of space.

He also noted that the move ‘confirms Bahraini youth’s excellence in various fields, and reflects their national spirit, determination and resolve to achieve everything that would enhance Bahrain’s status’.

Sheikh Nasser expressed his appreciation for the members of the Bahrain Space Team for their distinguished scientific contributions in the various fields of space science.

Meanwhile, Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed, NSSA Board of Directors Chairman, thanked Sheikh Nasser for his ongoing support for Bahrain’s Space Team, which has motivated them to develop the satellite, a national project that is the first-of-its-kind in the kingdom.

He indicated that the project is part of NSSA’s new strategy that begins with the launch of the first Bahraini satellite and ends in 2028.


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