| Satellite name | Al-Munther (Al Munther) |
|---|---|
| Type | CubeSat |
| Units or mass | 3U |
| Status | Operational (Many SatNOGS reports with data, last checked 2025-04-20) |
| Launched | 2025-03-15 |
| NORAD ID | 63240 ? |
| Deployer | QuadPack (XL) [ISISpace] |
| Launcher | Falcon 9 (Transporter-13) |
| Entity name | NSSA – Kingdom of Bahrain National Space Agency |
| Institution | Space agency |
| Entity | Government (Civil / Military) |
| Country | Bahrain |
| Operator | In-house? |
| Oneliner |
First locally manufactured satellite. Payloads include a camera with AI onboard image processing. |
| Description |
The first satellite of its kind in the region to employ artificial intelligence (AI) for onboard image processing. It carries advanced payloads, including AI-based image processing, an Earth observation camera, a cybersecurity system, and a unique feature to broadcast Bahrain’s national anthem and a message from His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa from space. |
| Sources | [1] [2] |
| On the same launch |
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Last modified: 2025-04-26
