The Nusantara-5 satellite has successfully reached geostationary orbit and is slated to be fully operational by April 2026. For policymakers, this is framed as a technological triumph and a reaffirmation of digital sovereignty. Yet beyond the fanfare, Nusantara-5 raises a harder question: is Indonesia building strategic infrastructure with a clear policy purpose, or merely launching expensive assets into an increasingly crowded market? To subscribe please click here
