Indonesia's first made satellite is Palapa A1, launched in 1976.
There are more than 20 satellites made in Indonesia that have been launched into space.
The most famous Indonesian satellites are Telkom and Indosat, which are used for telecommunications services.
Satellite is also used for the purpose of Earth's observation, such as the Lapan-A2/Lapan-Orari satellite and Lapan-Tubsat satellite.
LAPAN-A3/IPB satellite is the first satellite made by Indonesian students.
Indonesian satellites are also used for military purposes, such as the Palapa C2 satellite used by the TNI.
Indonesian satellites are also operated by other countries, such as the Lapan-A2/Lapan-ORARI satellite operated by Malaysia.
Indonesian satellites are also used for educational purposes, such as the LAPAN-A2/LAPAN-ORARI satellite which is used to teach astronomy in schools.
Indonesian satellites are also used for humanitarian purposes, such as the Lapan-A2/Lapan-Orari satellite which helps the search for victims of natural disasters.
Indonesia has a plan to launch more satellites in the future, including satellites for the purpose of space exploration and satellites for national security.
