Key Point

• The plan to develop LEO satellites is to ensure that Indonesia not only becomes a user but also a competitive developer at the global level," 
• The primary objective of the NEO-1 Satellite revolves around conducting Earth observation tasks utilizing both a line scanner optical camera and an infrared thermal camera. NEO-1 aims to facilitate remote sensing applications pivotal for various sectors such as agriculture, forestry, and maritime activities.

Minister of Communication and Informatics Budi Arie Setiadi has met with the Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Doreen Bogdan-Martin. They discussed Indonesia's plan to develop LEO satellites like Starlink.

"The plan to develop LEO satellites is to ensure that Indonesia not only becomes a user but also a competitive developer at the global level," Minister Budi explained.

For this reason, they discussed cooperation with the ITU in realizing the plan to develop LEO satellites. The forms of cooperation that can be undertaken include capacity development, utilization of various substantive forums, and support from experts.

Indonesian-Made NEO-1 Satellite The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), which previously developed the NEO-1 Satellite, is now entering the completion phase. This satellite is part of the national satellite constellation designed to observe the Earth.

The BRIN Satellite Technology Research Center targets the finalization and preparation for the launch of the NEO-1 Satellite between late 2024 or early 2025. The satellite will be launched at an altitude of around 500 kilometers from the Earth's surface.

The main mission of the NEO-1 Satellite is Earth observation using a line scanner optical camera and an infrared thermal camera. NEO-1 is expected to support remote sensing applications beneficial for agriculture, forestry, and maritime purposes.

The satellite also carries out a maritime monitoring mission by carrying a Space-Based Automatic Identification System (AIS) Receiver payload. This mission enables the observation of global maritime traffic.

Source: www.goodnewsfromindonesia.id/2024/05/31/indonesia-akan-buat-satelit-mirip-starlink