BRIN Reveals Surya Satellite-1 Ready to Launch from Japan in October 2022

KOMPAS.com – National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) say, Surya Satellite-1 (SS-1) will be launched from Japan in October 2022.

While the release of the satellite from the International Space Station (ISS), it is planned to be carried out in November 2022.

The satellite, which was developed by Surya University with the support and supervision of experts from the Satellite Technology Research Center (BRIN), has previously gone through the final stage, namely assembly, integration, and test.

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The SS-1 satellite was delivered to the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) in Tsukuba, Japan on June 29, 2022, for launch.

Citing the BRIN page, Sunday (24/6/2022) SS-1 was launched using one of two space cargo options, including the SpaceX Dragon or Cygnus NG18 rocket.

The Head of the Aeronautics and Space Research Organization (ORPA), Dr. Robertus Heru Triharjanto said that the satellite is a pioneer of nano-satellite in Indonesia.

“The completion of this satellite is proof of the consistency of the students and their supporting parties, including BRIN. The hope is that in the future nano and micro satellites will not only come from BRIN, but also come from all over Indonesia,” said Heru.

“This SS-1 is the starting point to build confidence that Indonesia is capable, so that other satellites will appear,” he continued.

SS-1 team member, M Zulfa Dhiyaulfaq explained that the SS-1 project started in 2016, starting with a Ground Station Workshop with the Indonesian Amateur Radio Organization (ORARI). Then, the satellite model mockup was completed in 2018 with an amateur communication mission.

“Six years is not a short time, the manufacture of this satellite certainly cannot be separated from the support of various parties involved,” said Zulfa.

Meanwhile, his teammate, Hery Steven Mindarno, said that upon arrival in Japan the satellite will be inspected and integrated with the launcher.

Satellites must also go through a process acceptance procedure to make sure it arrives safely, nor is it hampered during the shipping process.

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