PSN Taps boeing, SpaceX for Nusantara Lima Satellite to Boost Indonesian Connectivity
jakarta, Indonesia – Palapa Satelit Nusantara (PSN) has selected Boeing to supply the advanced processor technology and SpaceX for the launch of its Nusantara Lima (SNL) satellite, a project aimed at significantly expanding internet access across Indonesia and the wider region. The satellite, boasting a total capacity of 160Gbps, prioritizes improved connectivity for Eastern Indonesia, a region with historically limited access.
According to PSN CEO Adi Rahman Adiwoso, Boeing was chosen due to its advanced capabilities in satellite technology. “Boeing has a pretty good capacity, quite advanced. The processor used for this SNL is the 4th or 5th generation, far more advanced than Satria-1,” Adi stated, emphasizing the companyS commitment to utilizing the latest technology to avoid falling behind in the rapidly evolving space sector.
SpaceX was selected for its proven reliability and competitive pricing. “This is the third time we use SpaceX. They are very competitive and reliable. If you look at the cost of launch insurance, the low insurance costs indicate their level of reliability,” Adi explained.
The Nusantara Lima satellite will allocate approximately 140Gbps of its capacity to Indonesia, with around 80Gbps dedicated to Eastern Indonesia – a substantial increase compared to the Satria-1 satellite’s focus on Western Indonesia. The remaining capacity will be distributed to the Philippines (14Gbps) and Malaysia (8Gbps).
PSN asserts the satellite’s capacity costs will be “the cheapest in the world,” and aims to support critical sectors like banking, education, and business. Adi Rahman Adiwoso also highlighted the strategic importance of SNL as an Indonesian-owned satellite, offering national resilience.”In an emergency, the government can nationalize this satellite…We are a big country, must have their own durability,” he said, contrasting SNL with reliance on foreign services like Starlink or Kuiper.
PSN anticipates the Nusantara Lima satellite will deliver more affordable connectivity, notably to remote areas of Indonesia. The launch is currently underway, with Adi expressing optimism for a prosperous deployment.