Jakarta, December 9, 2025 — The Italian Embassy in Jakarta and the Italian Cultural Institute hosted the National Space Day 2025 at the Institute’s premises, marking a significant milestone in Italy’s scientific and technological history: the launch of its first satellite, San Marco 1, on December 15, 1964. This achievement positioned Italy as the third nation globally to place an artificial satellite in orbit, following the United States and the Soviet Union.The event, themed “Satellites for a Safer Tomorrow: Italian and European Technologies for Natural Hazard Resilience and Economic Innovation,” highlighted the critical role of modern satellite technologies—particularly Italian and European systems—in managing natural hazards and fostering economic growth. Experts, institutional representatives, and researchers from both countries participated, reinforcing bilateral cooperation in aerospace and Earth observation.A focal point of the discussions was the recent success of the European Copernicus Programme, marked by the launch of Sentinel-1D on November 4, 2025. Equipped with advanced Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) technology, Sentinel-1D ensures continuity in environmental monitoring and emergency management, areas where Italian industry leaders such as Thales Alenia Space and Leonardo play a pivotal role.The technical sessions showcased Italy’s cutting-edge capabilities through e-GEOS, a joint venture between the Italian Space Agency and Telespazio. Presentations emphasized the COSMO-SkyMed constellation, capable of acquiring up to 1,800 radar images daily under all weather conditions, and the CLEOS platform, a digital marketplace for geo-information services. Applications ranged from maritime surveillance and precision agriculture to infrastructure monitoring and emergency response.The Copernicus Emergency Management Service (CEMS) was also spotlighted for its 24/7 global operations, providing rapid mapping and risk assessment during disasters. Case studies from Indonesia—including the Lombok and Sulawesi earthquakes and the Sunda Strait tsunami—demonstrated the tangible benefits of satellite-based emergency support.Indonesian researchers contributed insights on volcanic risk monitoring, climate resilience, and tectonic analysis. Studies on Mount Merapi, Anak Krakatau, and Karangetang underscored the importance of integrating radar and optical data for hazard prediction. Innovative solutions, such as GreenAnt’s anticipatory parametric insurance model, were presented to address Southeast Asia’s vulnerability to floods, leveraging AI and satellite data to trigger preventive measures.The event concluded with a strong message: the legacy of San Marco 1 lives on through advanced space technologies that make tomorrow safer. The synergy between Italian industry, European programs, and Indonesian scientific expertise sets a solid foundation for future collaborations in Earth observation and disaster risk mitigation. (ICE GIACARTA)

Fonte notizia: Internal Rreport ICE Giacarta, 12/12/2025