Manama, February 3 (BNA): The joint Bahraini-Emirati satellite “Light-1” was successfully launched into orbit in cooperation with the Japanese Space Agency (JAXA) to begin its scientific mission in monitoring and studying the Earth’s emissions. Gamma rays from thunderstorms and cumulus clouds.
The collected scientific data will be available for research and scientific studies and will serve as a reference for different research in the same field.
The data can also be shared with different research centers around the world as Light 1’s global contribution to the service and development of humanity.
“I would like to extend my warmest congratulations to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, on the successful launch of the Bahrain-Emirati joint satellite,” His Highness Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, National Security Adviser, said, Commander of the Royal Guard and Secretary General of the Supreme Defense Council (SDC), Light-1 is “in orbit”.
The launch comes as a culmination of the partnership efforts in the space sector between the UAE and the Kingdom of Bahrain, and embodies the depth of relations between the two countries and the level of strategic partnership between them at all levels and in various fields. On this occasion, I am also pleased to extend my congratulations to all the members of the Joint Task Force who have worked with diligence, perseverance and dedication over the years to complete the design and construction of ‘Light 1’ and achieve recognition in our bright country. and successful history.
His Highness Sheikh Nasser added that there is great anticipation for more constructive cooperation in new space projects between the National Space Science Authority and the Emirates Space Agency to achieve common interests in the space sector, which is one of the most prominent sectors of the future economy. On knowledge and innovation.
He said, “The coming stages will witness the launch of projects and initiatives that meet a set of national requirements from the space sector, which reflects the authority’s keenness to achieve the vision of the rational leadership.”
“All the endeavors of the National Social Security Authority contribute to the realization of our ambitions so that the Kingdom of Bahrain can achieve the progress, prosperity and success that we all seek.”
“Light-1” successfully arrived at the International Space Station on December 22, 2021, carrying a “Falcon 9” rocket that was launched on SpaceX CRS-24 spaceflight from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United States.
The name Light-1 is inspired by the book of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain, The First Light. It lists the main points in Bahrain’s history and the name symbolizes the country’s growth and scientific progress.