Selasa, 14 Agustus 2012

It took two years: Telkom-1 Satellite


Illustration (ist)Jakarta -Telkom planning satellite launches new again to replace the satellite which Telkom failed to reach orbit. But this new satellite-making takes time resolution of about two years.

"For sure it needs new satellites. But we have not yet decided where created and launched. Because management is still doing the evaluation of satellite orbit failure related to Telkom-3 in Russia, "said Slamet Riyadi, Head of Corporate Communications and Affair Telkom, Jakarta.

As known, Telkom-1 Satellite launched in Kazakhstan, Monday last week, reportedly did not reach orbit. The satellite was reported missing was found to still be at an altitude of 5 thousand kilometers.

Satellite with almost Rp 2 trillion investment is likely to never be used again after failing to reach orbit point 118 degrees at an altitude of 36 thousand kilometers.

Insurance Claims

Fortunately, insuring the satellite was Telkom have to PT Asuransi Jasindo 185,3 million worth of USD which includes replacement cost protection and preparation costs as well as a satellite launch.

"The value of their insurance is about USD 185 million. However, if the total investment indeed talk USD 200 million because it was including cost control and the installation of terrestrial stations, "said Slamet.

He described, a move made by Telkom is currently requesting an official letter regarding the loss of the satellite from the ISS-Reshetnev Russia. "We will ask for it because of concerns the term of payment later than Jasindo," he asserted.

Jasindo has declared himself ready to provide redress for the loss of Telkom, Telkom-1 satellite. The current STATE-OWNED ENTERPRISES in the Middle waiting for insurance services assurance about the fate of the satellite.

A statement from Russia is important as procedures for insurance claims. Jasindo in bear this loss to another insurance company hired its share of STATE-OWNED ENTERPRISES and is not so great.

Based on the record, has been used to resolve claims Jasindo great for satellites. For example, Apogee Kick Motor claims Palapa B2 of USD 75 million, BDC Failure Palapa C2 Satellite worth USD 31.2 million, Battery Charging Failure Palapa C2 Satellite amounting to USD 36.5 million, and Loss of DB Garuda Satellite owned by Aces International up to $ 101.5 million.

In business there are three major components of the satellite, the satellite itself, the launch, as well as insurance. Insurance rates depend on the rate multiplied by the price plus a satellite launch. The price rate fluctuated depending on the market conditions of insurance. Commonly used last price i.e. a year before launch.

The value of this insurance rate shows confidence in the product. Another thing that is highlighted from a total investment of USD 200 million it is the problem of the remaining funds of about USD 14.7 million of investment allocated to cost control and the installation of terrestrial stations.

(fyk/rou)

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