Government Issues Latest Regulations Concerning Rocket Technology Made in Indonesia

Government Issues Latest Regulations Concerning Rocket Technology Made in Indonesia
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The government has just signed the latest rules regarding the mastery of space technology. One of these rules also regulates the development of domestic rocket technology. Check out the following rules.

This is stated in Government Regulation Number 7 of 2023 concerning Mastery of Space Technology, which was signed by President Joko Widodo and stipulated on February 16, 2023.

This regulation regulates the mastery and protection of space technology, standard procedures for security and safety in the operation of space technology, the role of the community in mastering space technology, guidance, and funding.

In addition, this regulation also requires the Agency to master space technology. In addition, the technology in question is not limited to the mastery of rocket, satellite, aeronautical, and technology propagation technology.

For the mastery and development of rocket technology, it is stated that it includes mastery of science and knowledge in the field of rocket motor technology, rocket structure, telemetry tracking, and control, of the payload.

And can only be carried out by the Agency, unless otherwise stipulated by statutory provisions.

Not only rockets, but the Beleid also regulates the development of satellite technology carried out by space organizers.

The mastery and development of satellite technology include science and knowledge in the field of satellite bus technology, satellite payload, earth segments, and satellite operations.

So that the Agency is obliged to prepare a satellite development program, design and prototype satellites, carry out satellite testing, operate ground stations for (telemetry, reconnaissance, and remote command), and carry out satellite launches on its own or through cooperation.

While the mastery and development of aeronautical technology include mastery of science and knowledge in the fields of propulsion technology, aerostructures, avionics, and flight controls. Those who can cooperate with Space Operators other than bodies in control of Aeronautical technology.

Furthermore, this regulation also regulates the spread of space technology. whether for public use, government, or nonpublic users.