Legal Issues Pertaining to High Altitude Platform Station Implementation in Indonesia as an Archipelagic State

Information is a necessity for the interests of government, economy, social culture, as well defense and security in era industrial revolution 4.0. Since 1976, Indonesian government has been working on developing satellite communication system starting with Palapa A1 Satellite, followed by its subsequent generations. However, this limitations, particularly providing coverage to rural areas Indonesia. To address issue, started procurement Wahana Dirgantara Super or High-Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) HAPS are stations positioned at altitudes 20 50 km above Earth's surface. Given Indonesia's geographical location, seen most suitable solution it utilizes non-ground terrestrial technology improve information areas. location which might trigger new issues, regard state sovereignty disruption flight traffic. The operation also needs further consideration so that protection personal data Indonesia will not be disrupted. This article employs normative juridical research methodology. collected analyzed primary sources form law, regulation, policy national regional levels, secondary available textbooks, journal articles, website content. aims explain development regulations based international law examine legal issues related . At end, suggests necessary regulate reference aviation safety, security, liability maintaining ensuring protection.