Jakarta, Jan. 2 -- Head of the National Research and Innovation Agency Arif Satria has reaffirmed Indonesia's commitment to accelerating national space technology independence as part of efforts to strengthen technological sovereignty.

Arif made the statement during a working visit to the M. Ibnoe Subroto Science Area in Rancabungur, Bogor, West Java, on Wednesday.

The visit focused on reviewing the readiness of space research facilities, preparations for the launch of the A4 satellite, and the development of a spaceport considered strategic for the nation's technological future.

In a statement released here on Friday, Arif emphasized that accelerating space development cannot rely solely on physical infrastructure.

He said clear gove...