Lampung-1 Satellite to Launch Tomorrow from China

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – Lampung Province is set to have its own satellite named Lampung-1. The satellite will hitch a ride on a rocket owned by Star Vision, lifting off from the waters off Shandong, China, on Wednesday (5/8/2026).

The satellite is the result of cooperation between the provincial government, BRIN Indonesia, Uzcosmos of Uzbekistan and Star Vision.

It is designed to support the acceleration of the maritime economy’s growth, as well as to strengthen environmental governance and industrial collaboration in Lampung.

Lampung-1 uses multi-band hyperspectral imaging technology with AI computing, enabling data processing to be carried out directly in orbit, as quoted from the official website of Lampung Province on Tuesday (4/8/2026).

The satellite will therefore be able to produce accurate, intelligent information that is easily accessible to a wide range of users.

Lampung-1 will head to orbit alongside Uzbekistan’s Samarkand satellite, using the Twin Hyperspectral Satellite OSE carrier rocket.

The satellite’s development costs are not being met through Lampung’s regional budget (APBD), but are instead borne by Star Vision Aerospace.

Following the signing of a Letter of Intent with Star Vision last year, Lampung Governor Rahmat Mirzani Djausal said the satellite could be used to detect floods and landslides, as well as forest fires using surface imaging.

Lampung-1 could also be used to monitor the condition of rivers, coastlines and marine ecosystems, including detecting pollution.

Another use of the satellite is to assist farmers and the government with harvest-related matters, all on a data-driven basis.

“Everything is data-based,” said Mirza.