{"id":20328,"date":"2024-06-30T22:50:58","date_gmt":"2024-06-30T14:50:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-productionenv-bjg9h2g2bgg5b8aa.southeastasia-01.azurewebsites.net\/news\/spacexs-falcon-9-rocket-lifts-indonesian-satellite-into-orbit-from-cape-canaveral\/"},"modified":"2024-06-30T22:50:58","modified_gmt":"2024-06-30T14:50:58","slug":"spacexs-falcon-9-rocket-lifts-indonesian-satellite-into-orbit-from-cape-canaveral","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/news\/spacexs-falcon-9-rocket-lifts-indonesian-satellite-into-orbit-from-cape-canaveral\/","title":{"rendered":"SpaceX\u2019s Falcon 9 Rocket Lifts Indonesian Satellite into Orbit from Cape Canaveral"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In a significant stride toward enhancing broadband internet access across Indonesia, the country\u2019s latest communications satellite, Telkomsat HTS 113BT, also known as Merah Putih 2, was successfully launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 3:11 p.m. EST.<\/p>\n<p>The launch, conducted amidst challenging windy conditions, saw the Falcon 9 rocket commence its ascent precisely at the opening of a two-hour launch window, demonstrating SpaceX\u2019s capability to operate under less-than-ideal weather circumstances.<\/p>\n<p>The mission\u2019s first stage booster, designated B1067, embarked on its 17th journey to space, contributing to a diverse portfolio of missions including Crew-3, Crew-4, and several Cargo Dragon spacecraft missions to the International Space Station, as well as the launch of PSN Satria, another Indonesian communications satellite, in June 2023.<\/p>\n<p>Approximately 8.5 minutes post-liftoff, the B1067 booster made a precision landing on the SpaceX droneship, \u2018Just Read the Instructions,\u2019 marking a triumphant return to operations for the droneship after an incident in December. This landing represented the 72nd successful recovery on JRTI and the 276th overall booster landing for SpaceX, underscoring the company\u2019s commitment to reusability and reliability in its launch operations.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Watch Live: SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches satellite for Indonesia from Cape Canaveral\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/t3lEbob3eOg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"\" id=\"fitvid320886\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The payload, Merah Putih 2, was deployed into orbit more than 34 minutes into the flight, signifying a crucial milestone in Indonesia\u2019s mission to expand its broadband internet footprint.<\/p>\n<p>Constructed by Thales Alenia Space on its Spacebus 4000B2 platform, the satellite boasts a capacity of over 32 Gbps, targeting improved telecommunications services across Indonesia. Weighing approximately four metric tons, Merah Putih 2 is expected to serve from its geostationary position at 113\u00b0 East for 15 years, representing a significant investment in Indonesia\u2019s digital infrastructure with a project valuation of 3.8 trillion INR ($242.8 million).<\/p>\n<p>Herv\u00e9 Derrey, President and CEO of Thales Alenia Space, expressed satisfaction with the collaboration, highlighting the company\u2019s commitment to meeting the diverse needs of Indonesian satellite operators through a broad range of telecommunications satellites. \u201cIt\u2019s very fulfilling to be able to support our customer\u2019s business development after Telkom 3S. HTS 113BT is the fourth telecom program to serve the Indonesian satellite operators confirming that Thales Alenia Space is able to match its customers\u2019 needs,\u201d Derrey stated in 2021.<\/p>\n<p>Merah Putih 2, symbolically named after the Indonesian flag, represents the second satellite SpaceX has launched for Telkomsat, following the successful deployment of the Merah Putih (formerly Telkom-4) in August 2018. This launch not only marks a significant advancement in Indonesia\u2019s telecommunications capabilities but also reaffirms SpaceX\u2019s role as a pivotal player in the global space industry.<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a significant stride toward enhancing broadband internet access across Indonesia, the country\u2019s latest communications satellite, Telkomsat HTS 113BT, also known as Merah Putih 2, was successfully launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 3:11 p.m. EST. 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