Developing an Equatorial Earth Observation Satellite System
Developing an Equatorial Earth Observation Satellite System
Developing an Equatorial Earth Observation Satellite System
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National Institute of Aeronautics <strong>an</strong>d Space – LAPAN<br />
Indonesia<br />
<strong>Developing</strong> <strong>an</strong> <strong>Equatorial</strong> <strong>Earth</strong> <strong>Observation</strong> <strong>Satellite</strong> <strong>System</strong><br />
Need of space applications in Indonesia:<br />
Extensive <strong>an</strong>d diverse geography of Indonesia;<br />
Growing need of space technology utilization <strong>an</strong>d application for national<br />
development:<br />
+ Telecommunication (first domestic satellite telecommunication system in<br />
operation in 1976);<br />
+ <strong>Earth</strong> observation (natural resources, rural <strong>an</strong>d infrastructure development,<br />
l<strong>an</strong>d use, environment, weather, climate <strong>an</strong>d others);<br />
+ Navigation;<br />
+ Disaster mitigation <strong>an</strong>d relief;<br />
+ Health;<br />
+ Education;<br />
+ Others;<br />
Requirement on utilization of progressive space technology <strong>an</strong>d application for<br />
sustainable development;
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