10 Interesting Fact About History of science

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• The history of science in Indonesia began in the time of the Kingdom of Srivijaya in the 7th century.
• In the 9th century, Falak (Astronomy) developed in Indonesia with the Observatory in Jambi.
• During the Kingdom of Mataram, medical science also developed with the practice of traditional Javanese medicine.
• In the 17th century, Western science began to be introduced in Indonesia by Dutch missionaries and traders.
• In the 18th century, Western science and technology are growing in Indonesia with the presence of Dutch companies that open factories and plantations.
• In the 19th century, Western science and technology were growing with formal education introduced by the Dutch East Indies government.
• During Indonesian independence, science and technology became the main focus in national development.
• In 1976, Indonesia succeeded in launching its first satellite, Palapa A1, which made Indonesia a third country in Asia which has its own satellite.
• In 2007, Indonesia succeeded in drilling oil off the first coast off off the coast of Cepu, Central Java.
• At present, Indonesia is focusing on the development of science and technology to improve the competitiveness and welfare of the community.