Supporting the development of domestic space research and industry

Contributing to the development and enhancement of space technologies, applications, services, and ground infrastructure for the benefit of the domestic industry and research, as well as supporting the design of satellites, satellite systems, materials, and equipment, including remote sensing activities. This is achieved through leveraging the country’s participation in international and European organizations and programs, as well as benefiting from any returns the country is entitled to.

Promotion of space standardization issues and the transfer of knowledge, expertise, and best practices in the field of space applications and services, ensuring that international standards and methodologies are adopted and shared effectively.

Support of the Greek delegation to the European Space Agency (ESA), including staffing of ESA committees with specialized personnel

Co-development with the government of Greece’s participation in ESA (mandatory & optional programs)

Assistance in the design and implementation of the National Microsatellite Program

Design and management of national space programs, including:

National Microsatellite Program

ESA In-Orbit Validation Program

Greek Observatories to Optical Ground Stations (Greek Obs2OGS)

Hellas Space debris Tracking Radar (HSTR)

Hellenic Aerospace Industry (ΕΑΒ) Assembly, Integration and Testing
Facilities

Signing of international and domestic Memoranda of Understanding under intergovernmental agreements in the space sector, in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Participation in international events and conferences

Organization of space ecosystem-focused events in collaboration with ESA

Mapping of the Greek space ecosystem and creation of an online directory

Promoting space education

Educational activities in primary and secondary education

Scholarships provision

Support and cooperation with Greek space educational programs

Support of Greek participation in international space competitions for students

Participation in space exhibitions and events