The Bahrain National Space Science Agency (NSSA), established in 2014, is the Bahraini government entity responsible for the country's space program. NSSA focuses on promoting space science and technology, developing space research programs, and building national capabilities in satellite technology and space applications. Its activities include developing and launching nanosatellites like Al Munther, fostering international partnerships (including with the UAE and China), and utilizing space technologies for national development and environmental monitoring. NSSA aims to position Bahrain as a regional leader in space exploration and innovation.
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The Bahrain Space Agency (BSA) participated in the launch of the UAE Space Industry Report, which analyzes the UAE’s space ecosystem.
Dr. Mohammed Ibrahim Al Aseeri highlighted that Bahraini nationals comprise 70% of the Bahrain Space Agency’s workforce.
The Italian Space Agency and the Bahrain Space Agency signed a cooperation agreement at IAC 2025.
Teodoro Valente, the president of the Italian Space Agency, and Mohamed Al Aseeri, the CEO of the Bahrain Space Agency, signed a Memorandum of Understanding at IAC 2025 for joint cooperation on the peaceful use of space and space sciences, technologies, and applications.
Dr. Mohammed Al Aseeri is the CEO of the Bahrain Space Agency.
Dr. Mohamed E. Al-Aseeri, CEO of the Bahrain Space Agency, spoke about using AI-integrated satellite data for disaster response.
Bahrain Space Agency has been selected to contribute to the World Economic Forum’s National Space Strategy Toolkit initiative.
Dr. Mohammed Al Aseeri, CEO of the Bahrain Space Agency, emphasized the need for international cooperation in orbital traffic management and space sustainability at a seminar in the U.S.
The Bahrain Space Agency participated in the UN-led Action Team on Lunar Activities Consultation to discuss sustainable lunar exploration policies.
The Bahrain Space Agency and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority are collaborating on satellite frequency registration.
Dr. Mohammed Al Aseeri, CEO of the Bahrain Space Agency, participated in a high-level symposium on lunar technologies hosted by Intuitive Machines.
A delegation from the Bahrain Space Agency participated in a high-level UNOOSA–ITU workshop in Vienna and Geneva focused on satellite regulatory lifecycle.
The Bahrain Space Agency submitted a project under the 'Space for Water' initiative to identify groundwater potential using satellite technologies.
Aysha Al Haram from the Bahrain Space Agency has been appointed co-chair of SSPI-WISE East under the Women in Space Engagement initiative.
Dr. Mohammed Al Aseeri represented the Bahrain Space Agency at the IAF Space Propulsion Workshop to discuss advancements in propulsion technologies.
The Bahrain Space Agency launched its first AI-enabled cloud detection payload aboard a joint Omani-Chinese satellite.
The Egyptian Space Agency and the Bahrain National Space Science Agency will jointly develop a hyperspectral imager for the Chang’e-7 orbiter.
Egyptian Space Agency and the Bahrain National Space Science are jointly developing a hyperspectral imager for the Chang’e-7 mission.