Lampung Governor: Lampung-1 Satellite to Provide Data for Strengthening Governance
Through the operation of Lampung-1, various kinds of information can be monitored periodically from space.
Bandarlampung (ANTARA) - Lampung Governor Rahmat Mirzani Djausal has said that the Lampung-1 satellite can provide data that will strengthen governance in his region, making it more modern.
“In today’s era, good decisions must be born from accurate data. Lampung-1 will help us see the condition of the region more quickly, more broadly and more precisely, so that the policies taken truly answer the needs of the people,” said Governor Rahmat Mirzani Djausal in Bandarlampung on Monday.
He said the presence of the Lampung-1 satellite is a strategic step to strengthen modern governance through the use of technology.
On 5 August 2026, the Lampung-1 satellite is scheduled to be launched off the coast of Shandong, China, as part of the OSE Hyperspectral Twin Satellites launch mission developed by the space company STAR.VISION Aerospace.
“Until now, the government has still relied heavily on field surveys to map regional conditions. That process takes a long time, is not inexpensive, and can only reach certain locations. Changes in the condition of agricultural land, forest areas, disaster-prone regions, river quality, and infrastructure development are often only discovered after direct checks are carried out,” he said.
He explained that as a result, many policies must wait for data to be collected, even as conditions on the ground change.
Therefore, through the operation of Lampung-1, various kinds of information can be monitored periodically from space. Satellite data allows the government to obtain a picture of regional conditions more quickly, broadly and accurately, so that changes can be detected earlier and used as a basis for formulating well-targeted policies.
“The hyperspectral technology carried by Lampung-1 is able to read conditions on the Earth’s surface in far more detail than ordinary satellite imagery. Combined with Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology on board the satellite, the analysis process becomes much faster, so that various kinds of information can be used to support decision-making,” he said.
According to him, its uses include monitoring potential floods, landslides and forest fires, analysing crop health and irrigation systems, monitoring the quality of rivers, coasts and seas, and observing the development of roads, industrial areas, mining and other infrastructure.
The data can also be used to calculate traffic density, monitor changes in land cover and crop development, and detect new construction without having to carry out time-consuming and costly field studies.
“For farmers, satellite data helps them learn about crop conditions earlier, so that the risk of harvest failure can be anticipated. For the government, the data becomes the basis for more accurate policymaking. The business community obtains better information to support investment and industrial development, while academics and researchers gain a new source of data for research and innovation,” he said.
In addition to providing access to satellite data, the cooperation also includes strengthening human resource capacity. The Lampung Provincial Government will send a number of personnel to undergo training in China with STAR.VISION to learn about satellite technology, hyperspectral data processing, the use of artificial intelligence (AI), and the application of remote sensing data in support of regional development.
“This step is expected to build the competence of local human resources, so that the use of satellite technology can be carried out optimally and sustainably. The launch of Lampung-1 marks the beginning of a new era of development in Lampung that increasingly relies on science, technology and data. This collaboration shows that regional digital transformation can be realised through strategic partnerships with various parties, so that the benefits of space technology can be felt more widely by the people without burdening regional finances,” he said.
The Lampung-1 satellite was built through a collaboration between STAR.VISION and the Lampung Provincial Government, coordinated with the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN).
The collaboration began with the signing of a cooperation agreement between Lampung Governor Rahmat Mirzani Djausal and STAR.VISION in Shandong, China, on 28 May 2025. Through this cooperation, Lampung has become one of the first regions in Indonesia to utilise hyperspectral satellite technology to support regional development.
The collaboration does not use the regional revenue and expenditure budget (APBD). The Lampung-1 satellite is not an asset owned by the Lampung Provincial Government, but is owned and operated by STAR.VISION Aerospace. The Lampung Provincial Government makes use of the data and technology produced by the satellite to support development planning, public services and data-driven policymaking.