# Telkom-2

> Indonesian telecommunications satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q36698](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q36698)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telkom-2)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/telkom-2

## Summary
Telkom-2 is an Indonesian telecommunications satellite operated by Telkom Indonesia. Launched in 2005, it provides communication services from a geostationary orbit. The satellite was deployed using an Ariane 5 ECA launch vehicle from ELA-3.

## Key Facts
- **Operator**: Telkom Indonesia  
- **Launch Date**: November 16, 2005  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Ariane 5 ECA  
- **Launch Site**: ELA-3  
- **Orbit**: Geostationary  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2005-046B  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 28902  
- **Class**: Communications satellite  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch on November 16, 2005, from ELA-3  

## FAQs
### Q: What is the purpose of Telkom-2?  
A: Telkom-2 is a telecommunications satellite designed to provide communication services for Indonesia, including broadcasting and data transmission.  

### Q: Who operates Telkom-2?  
A: The satellite is operated by Telkom Indonesia, the country's largest telecommunications provider.  

### Q: When was Telkom-2 launched?  
A: It was launched on November 16, 2005, aboard an Ariane 5 ECA rocket from ELA-3.  

## Why It Matters  
Telkom-2 plays a critical role in Indonesia's telecommunications infrastructure, enabling reliable communication services across the archipelago. As a geostationary satellite, it ensures consistent coverage for broadcasting, internet, and other data transmission needs. Its launch marked a significant step in Indonesia's efforts to modernize its communication networks, bridging gaps in remote and underserved regions. The satellite's operation by Telkom Indonesia underscores the company's dominance in the sector and its commitment to national connectivity.  

## Notable For  
- **Geostationary Orbit**: Provides stable, continuous coverage over Indonesia.  
- **Operated by Telkom Indonesia**: The country's leading telecom provider.  
- **Ariane 5 ECA Launch**: Deployed using a reliable European launch vehicle.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: November 16, 2005  
- **Vehicle**: Ariane 5 ECA  
- **Site**: ELA-3  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Orbit Type**: Geostationary  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2005-046B  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 28902  

### Operator and Purpose  
- **Operator**: Telkom Indonesia  
- **Function**: Telecommunications, including broadcasting and data transmission.  

### Classification  
- **Instance of**: Communications satellite

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report
2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013