JAKARTA, January 23, 2019 – PT Pasifik Satelit Nusantara (PSN), the first private satellite-based telecommunications company in Indonesia, started 2019 by launching the Nusantara Satu Satellite. The satellite, which was originally called the PSN VI Satellite, is the first satellite in Indonesia to use High Throughput Satellite (HTS) technology. This technology will provide broadband internet services with a much larger capacity compared to conventional satellites currently in Indonesia.
In addition to its high capacity, the Nusantara Satu Satellite also uses Next Generation Electric Propulsion technology which makes it cost effective and efficient because the satellite is very light.
“The Nusantara Satu Satellite is a broadband satellite with the highest capacity and we hope that it will further strengthen PSN’s position as a major and leading player in the satellite industry in Indonesia. With PSN’s experience and track record, we are optimistic that this new satellite will also provide benefits and encouragement for accelerating economic growth in various regions of the archipelago,” said PSN President Director Adi Rahman Adiwoso at the PSN Office, Jakarta, Thursday (23/1).
According to Adi, the realization of the construction of this satellite is the result of the thoughts and designs of the PSN team and the satellite manufacturing company supported by financing from Export Development Canada (EDC) which has been going on since December 2017. He hopes that this satellite can spur the spirit to continue to be part of the nation’s technological progress.
“With the high technology presented by the Nusantara Satu Satellite, PSN hopes that Indonesia will have a satellite that can produce large bandwidth at an affordable price so that it can be enjoyed by all levels of society,” he said.
The satellite, which is made by Space System Loral (SSL), a technology company from the United States, is currently in preparation for launch, and the launch is planned to be carried out in mid-February 2019.
The Nusantara Satu Project Leader who also serves as the Director of Planning and Development of PSN, Dani Indra Widjanarko said, “This SSL-made satellite uses the SSL-1300 140 platform with a design life of 15 years, has 38 C/Ext-C Band transponders and 8 Ku-Band spotbeams with a total capacity of up to 15 Gigabits per second (Gbps), weighs 4,735 Kg at launch, and has a Spacecraft Power (EOL) of 9985 watts.”
In addition, according to Dani, the C/Ext-C Band coverage of the Nusantara Satu Satellite covers the Southeast Asia region and for Ku-Band covers the entire territory of Indonesia consisting of 8 Spot Beams on the HTS system. This satellite will also be launched at Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States. using Space-X’s Falcon 9 rocket.
“After launching, the satellite will be placed in the 146° East orbit slot, right above Papua, Indonesia. Then, this satellite will be controlled through the Satellite Control Center located in Jatiluhur, Purwakarta, West Java,” explained Dani.
Dani said that the Nusantara Satu Satellite also collaborates with PT Asuransi Jasa Indonesia (Jasindo), an insurance company that will provide full protection against launch and operational risks when the satellite is in orbit.
Then, the operation of this satellite will be carried out by PT PSN Enam Indonesia, which is a subsidiary of PT PSN. The company that was specifically formed for the operation of Nusantara Satu consists of people who are very skilled and have extensive experience in satellite operations.
“We are sure that after orbiting in space, the Nusantara Satu Satellite will be operated properly and provide as many benefits as possible for the community,” he continued.
Adi added that the Nusantara Satu Satellite, which is an initiative of PT. Pasifik Satelit Nusantara is part of the form of national satellite independence that allows all Indonesian people to more easily get internet access without depending on foreign satellite operators. This is in line with PSN’s commitment and consistency to present satellite technology that is able to provide the best service and meet the needs of dynamic customers to remote areas of Indonesia.
“The launch of the Nusantara Satu Satellite is expected to meet domestic internet needs and reduce the digital gap in Indonesia. The internet has been proven to create and bring many changes in human civilization. With internet technology, we also strive for every Indonesian citizen to have the same opportunity and chance to achieve a better level of welfare, wherever they live,” concluded Adi.
