Following the launch of KuwaitSat-1 into space, the national team is already working on KuwaitSat-2, a second identical satellite. His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent a cable of congratulations to Dr. Abdulwahab Hamad Al-Adwani, Minister of Education and Higher Education and Scientific Research. The Amir expressed his sincere congratulations on the launch of Kuwait's satellite (KuwaitSat-1) into space on Tuesday from Cape Canaveral Air Force Base, Florida.

The Acting Head of the Physics Department, Dr. Hala Khaled Al-Jassar, and members of the project team from various scientific departments at Kuwait University were praised by His Highness the Amir for their efforts. His Highness the Amir also praised the role of Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS), in achieving this outstanding scientific achievement, which would contribute to the development of the capabilities of national cadres in the field of space science and its research. His Highness prayed to the Almighty to grant everyone success in serving the dear country, wishing the Kuwaiti youths more achievements, development, and good health. His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah also sent congratulatory cables to Minister of Education and Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Dr. Hamad Al-Adwani, and to the national project team for the first Kuwaiti satellite.

His Highness the Crown Prince congratulated the minister and the team on Kuwait's successful launch of its first satellite into space yesterday, Tuesday, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Base in Florida. In a statement on Wednesday, the Arab Parliament congratulated Kuwaiti leadership and people on the successful launch of KuwaitSat-1. Speaker Adel Al-Asoomi said in a statement that this great achievement was added to the list of Arab countries’ accomplishments. He affirmed that the State of Kuwait, through its wise leadership, had bolstered its strong status within the Arab, regional, and international spheres through this recent project. Al-Asoomi wished the Kuwaiti leadership and people evermore success and welfare.

According to Dr. Yasser Abdulrahim in an interview at his office, he and his team of scientists are working on the first parts of the second satellite, tentatively due for launch in three years. It will be Kuwait's first attempt to become among nations that have made headway in the realm with the launch of the second Cube Sat 2 type satellite on Tuesday. The first Cube Sat 2 satellite was launched into space on Tuesday, marking Kuwait's first attempt in this regard. The satellite is expected to examine solar panels, which will be designed and built by Kuwait University, and will be equipped with a high definition camera, the Hyper Expected type, which will transmit information as well as pictures about the atmosphere levels and the sea level.