Menangkasa, Satelit Nusantara Lima Jawab Kebutuhan Internet Wilayah 3T

YOGYAKARTA - The need for fast, stable, and equitable access to communication is now one of the main foundations of the nation's progress. In the digital era, the internet serves as a driving force for education, business, health, and government. Unfortunately, there are still many parts of Indonesia, especially the eastern region, which has not felt a digital connection equivalent to big cities.

This awareness is behind the birth of the Nusantara Lima Satellite, an ambitious project initiated by PT Pasifik Satelit Nusantara (PSN). This satellite is specially designed to answer the needs of people in the 3T (Disadvantaged, Frontier, and Outermost) areas, which are still having difficulty accessing communication services.

The launch of the Nusantara Lima Satellite is scheduled for Tuesday, September 9, 2025 from Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States, using the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. This is an important moment as a new chapter in equitable access to the fast internet throughout Indonesia.

The Nusantara Lima satellite has a capacity of more than 160 gigabits per second (Gbps), making it one of Indonesia's largest communication satellites. Of this capacity, around 14 Gbps are allocated to the Philippines, 8 Gbps for Malaysia, and the rest are focused on Indonesia, especially the eastern region.

"From the capacity of 160 Gbps, almost 14 Gbps for the Philippines, 8 Gbps for Malaysia, and the rest for Indonesia. We will concentrate on greater capacity for eastern Indonesia," said PSN President Director Adi Rahman Adiwoso.

With this large capacity, Nusantara Lima is expected to be able to expand internet coverage to remote areas of the country. Imagine, schools in remote areas can access online learning materials, health centers in villages can be connected to large hospitals, so small businesses can penetrate the global digital market.

Produced by the Boeing Satellite System International Inc, Nusantara Lima has a launch weight of around 7,800 kilograms. This satellite is equipped with Ka-Band VHTS (Very High Throughput Satellite) technology which is capable of providing very large data capacities with high efficiency.

Nusantara Lima has a lifespan of more than 15 years. This satellite will orbit at 113 degrees East Longitude, a strategic position that allows optimal coverage throughout Indonesia.

The success of satellites is not only determined by technology in space, but also by supporting infrastructure on earth. PSN has prepared a number of earth stations from west to east of Indonesia to ensure satellites can actually serve the 3T community.

Adi emphasized that the internet is now the foundation of almost all aspects of life. Starting from education, public services, small businesses, to national defense. With equal access, people in remote areas are no longer spectators, but part of the nation's digital transformation.

"PSN believes that the ease of accessing the best internet services is the right of all Indonesian citizens in the midst of rapid digital transformation today. We hope that the presence of PSN services will become a catalyst in improving the quality of people's lives so that it will contribute to supporting the progress and prosperity of the Indonesian nation," he said.

Meanwhile, according to the Director General of Digital Infrastructure, the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, Wayan Toni Supriyanto, the need for bandwidth for the 3T area in Indonesia reaches 1.3 terabits per second (Tbps). Meanwhile, the existing Indonesian-flagged satellites have a capacity of around 360 Gbps.

"This means that Indonesia's satellite capacity has only 360 Gbps in total, there are still many needs," said Wayan.

The presence of Nusantara Lima is one of the important steps to minimize this gap. This satellite is expected to have a real impact on people's daily lives. Children in the village can enjoy online learning equivalent to children in the city. Small micro businesses can sell online without worrying about the connection being cut off.

In fact, long-distance health services (telemedicine) can run more effectively, so patients in remote areas no longer need to travel long distances just for consultation. In addition, local governments can also increase the efficiency of public services by utilizing internet-based technology.