Lampung Prepares Data-Based Development Through Lampung-1 Satellite Launch

Lampung Province, Indonesia, has launched the Lampung-1 satellite from Haiyang, Shandong Province, China, on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. This hyperspectral satellite, carried by a Smart Dragon-3 rocket, marks a new chapter in international cooperation for Lampung, utilizing space technology and artificial intelligence to address development challenges.

The launch was witnessed by Lampung Governor Rahmat Mirzani Djausal, alongside delegates from the Lampung and Shandong provincial governments, STAR.VISION Aerospace, and international partners. Governor Rahmat highlighted the launch as a proud moment, signifying the start of an international collaboration that will empower Lampung with advanced technology.

This initiative is a concrete follow-up to the sister province agreement established between Lampung and Shandong in 2025. The collaboration spans various sectors, including modern agriculture, technology, investment, trade, infrastructure, and human resource development. Governor Rahmat emphasized that the partnership extends beyond satellite imagery access, aiming to build an ecosystem for hyperspectral technology and AI utilization through knowledge transfer, joint research, capacity building, and application development tailored to Lampung's needs.

In Indonesia, the Lampung Provincial Government will collaborate with the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) for data processing. BRIN will handle data processing, calibration, quality validation, analysis, and translation into relevant information. This ensures the data utilization adheres to scientific standards, data governance, and Indonesia's remote sensing regulations. Agriculture is identified as an initial priority sector, with applications including land mapping, crop condition monitoring, water deficiency identification, early pest detection, and yield estimation.