U.S. Embassy Hails Bahrain’s Historic Al-Munther Satellite Launch

TDT | Manama
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The U.S. Embassy in Bahrain has congratulated the Kingdom on the successful launch of Al-Munther, the first fully made-in-Bahrain satellite, calling it a “major accomplishment in space technology.”

In a statement, U.S. Ambassador Steven C. Bondy praised the efforts of Bahrain’s National Space Science Agency (NSSA) and highlighted the U.S.-Bahrain partnership in space exploration.

“The United States is proud to have partnered with Bahrain on the launch using the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and looks forward to strengthening our collaboration in advanced technologies and through the Artemis Accords, fostering a safe, peaceful, and prosperous future in space,” Bondy said.

The launch marks a significant step in Bahrain’s space ambitions, demonstrating its growing capabilities in satellite technology and international cooperation.