JAKARTA - The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) opens opportunities for cooperation with Telkomsat, a subsidiary of Telkom Indonesia, to strengthen the operation of satellites in Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
This cooperation is expected to include human resource development, technology transfer, to the downstreaming of satellite infrastructure. BRIN is currently focusing on developing the Nusantara Earth Observation (NEO-1) optical satellite which can produce high-resolution images.
In addition to optical satellites, BRIN will also focus on the development of radar-based satellites and communication systems. Telkomsat is considered the right partner in helping them integrate data and strengthen the space infrastructure.
"Software development is an important foundation in the satellite control system to support national technological independence," said BRIN Junior Expert Researcher, Satriya Utama, quoted on Tuesday, May 5.
Satriya explained that LEO satellites have very fast moving characteristics, where they can circle the earth in a short time. This condition requires the best operational system to arrange the schedule for data collection to information distribution.
Mission management and orbit control are needed to prevent potential collisions in space. Satellite health monitoring must also be carried out in real-time to detect disturbances in electrical components and temperature.
Considering that communication with the ground station from low orbit has a very limited time, precision planning is also very needed. Therefore, a strong ground station network support is needed so that the data delivery process runs smoothly.
Through this partnership, Indonesia is expected to be able to reduce its dependence on foreign technology solutions. Various solutions needed are expected to be supported by Telkomsat's technology and infrastructure.
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