A Step Closer to Independence in Outer Space

BOGOR, KOMPAS – After a long journey from its launch to its orbital position at 118 degrees eastern longitude, Telkom’s Satellite 3 has officially been taken into operation by its owner, state-owned telecommunication company PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom).

The operation of the satellite, which was launched on Feb.14, marks a milestone in realizing outer space independence for Indonesia.

Operational control of Telkom 3S was officially handed over to Telkom on Monday by Thales Alenia Space, the satellite manufacturer, which had guided the satellite’s journey since its launch from Guiana Space Center in Kourou, French Guiana.