January 30, 2026 | 01:07 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesia’s Nusantara Lima Satellite (SNL), also known as Satellite N5, has successfully reached its designated geostationary orbit above Kalimantan, marking a major milestone in the country’s satellite and digital infrastructure development.
Owned by PT Pasifik Satelit Nusantara (PSN), the satellite arrived at the orbital position of 113 degrees east longitude, approximately 35,786 kilometers above Earth’s surface, on Thursday, January 29, 2026.
The achievement concludes the Electric Orbit Raising (EOR) phase, during which the satellite gradually moved from its initial post-launch orbit to its final operational position using electric propulsion.
Satellite N5 was launched aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on September 12, 2025. The EOR process, which followed the launch, was carried out in stages over several months.
PSN President Director Adi Rahman Adiwoso described the milestone as a strategic step in strengthening Indonesia’s national satellite infrastructure.
He said Nusantara Lima is expected to expand internet access across the archipelago and support economic development, public services, healthcare, environmental monitoring, as well as defense and security needs.
“The successful completion of the EOR process confirms the readiness of this satellite technology to enter the next phase. SNL reflects PSN’s commitment to providing high-capacity and reliable connectivity for Indonesia,” Adi said in a written statement.
Nusantara Lima is a Very High Throughput Satellite with a capacity exceeding 160 gigabits per second (Gbps). Built on Boeing’s 702MP platform, the satellite is equipped with 101 Ka-band spot beams that provide coverage across Indonesia.
It is designed for an operational lifespan of more than 15 years and features digital payload technology that allows more flexible and efficient data traffic management.
“With the operation of Satellite N5, Indonesia’s total satellite capacity will exceed 400 Gbps, the largest in the Asia-Pacific region,” Adi added.
PSN Technology Director and SNL Project Director Satrio Adiwicaksono said the satellite will now enter a testing and verification phase to assess its overall health and performance and to ensure integration with ground networks and stations.
The testing phase is expected to take around 90 days before the spacecraft is formally handed over from Boeing to PSN for full operations.
To support Nusantara Lima’s operations, PSN has prepared seven ground stations located in Aceh, Bengkulu, Banjarmasin, Cikarang, Gresik, Kupang, and Tarakan. The network is intended to ensure stable, efficient, and sustainable satellite services nationwide.
Satellite N5 is scheduled to become fully operational in April 2026. Once active, it is expected to significantly strengthen Indonesia’s connectivity ecosystem, support high-capacity data communications, and accelerate digital transformation both nationally and across Southeast Asia.
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