# Nusantara Tiga

> Indonesian communications satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q119772423](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q119772423)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/nusantara-tiga

## Summary
Nusantara Tiga is an Indonesian geostationary communications satellite launched on June 18, 2023, to provide telecommunications services across Indonesia. Built by Thales Alenia Space, it operates in geostationary orbit with a 15-year design life, succeeding Nusantara Satu and preceding Nusantara Lima in Indonesia's satellite constellation.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date**: June 18, 2023, at 22:21 UTC.
- **Launch Vehicle**: SpaceX Falcon 9 Block 5 (B1067.12).
- **Manufacturer**: Thales Alenia Space (France).
- **Mass**: 4,600 kg (launch weight).
- **Orbit**: Geostationary orbit.
- **Preceded By**: Nusantara Satu.
- **Followed By**: Nusantara Lima.
- **COSPAR ID**: 2023-086A.
- **Design Life**: 15 years.
- **Power**: 2 spacecraft solar arrays.

## FAQs
### Q: When was Nusantara Tiga launched?
A: Nusantara Tiga was launched on June 18, 2023, at 22:21 UTC aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 Block 5 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 40.

### Q: What is the purpose of Nusantara Tiga?
A: The satellite provides telecommunications services to Indonesia, supporting broadband internet, television broadcasting, and government programs.

### Q: Who manufactured Nusantara Tiga?
A: The satellite was built by Thales Alenia Space, a French aerospace company, using the Spacebus-Neo-200 satellite bus.

## Why It Matters
Nusantara Tiga plays a critical role in bridging Indonesia's digital divide by delivering high-speed internet and telecommunications to remote regions across the archipelago. As part of Indonesia's national satellite program, it supports economic development, education, and healthcare initiatives. The satellite's 15-year design life ensures long-term connectivity, while its geostationary orbit allows continuous coverage of Indonesian territory. Developed through international collaboration with Thales Alenia Space, it demonstrates Indonesia's commitment to advancing its space infrastructure and reducing reliance on foreign satellite services.

## Notable For
- First Indonesian satellite built on the Spacebus-Neo-200 platform.
- Part of a strategic series (Nusantara Satu, Tiga, Lima) to modernize Indonesia's telecommunications network.
- Launched on a reused Falcon 9 Block 5 booster (B1067.12), reflecting cost-effective launch practices.
- Designed to operate for 15 years, ensuring sustained service for government and civilian use.

## Body
### Launch Details
- **Date/Time**: June 18, 2023, at 22:21 UTC.
- **Launch Site**: Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 40.
- **Rocket**: SpaceX Falcon 9 Block 5 (B1067.12), marking the booster's 12th flight.
- **Operator**: Satelit Nusantara Tiga.

### Technical Specifications
- **Satellite Bus**: Spacebus-Neo-200.
- **Mass**: 4,600 kg at launch.
- **Power**: Equipped with 2 solar arrays.
- **Orbit**: Geostationary orbit (35,786 km altitude).

### Mission
- **Purpose**: Provide broadband internet, television broadcasting, and secure government communications.
- **Coverage**: Full archipelago coverage of Indonesia.
- **Design Life**: 15 years (planned operational lifespan).
- **Predecessor**: Nusantara Satu (launched 2019).
- **Successor**: Nusantara Lima (planned future launch).

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## References

1. [Source](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/satria.htm)
2. Jonathan's Space Report
3. [Source](https://www.psn.co.id/en/ntiga/)