In the summer of 2027, for the first time in our country’s history, a Greek astronaut of the European Space Agency (ESA) will travel to the International Space Station (ISS) to conduct research. The Hellenic Space Center is giving you the opportunity to submit your idea for the mission’s name.

Adrianos Golemis will fly in the summer of 2027 as part of the VAST-PAM-1 mission. He will stay aboard the ISS for two weeks, carrying out Greek and European scientific experiments.

The mission needs a name! Help us find the perfect one with your ideas!

This mission is not just about one astronaut. It is a collective effort: research centers, universities, companies, and experts from Greece and across Europe are working together to design and successfully carry out the mission. Suggest a name that captures the spirit of this collaborative endeavor!

The name of a space mission is deeply symbolic. It may reflect the mission’s purpose, the astronaut’s personality, the country’s culture, or the values represented by the undertaking.

Since the dawn of the space age, the word “astronaut” has accompanied humanity’s journey among the stars.
It is a Greek word. It is inspiring that the research and culture of our country will be reflected in this first Greek mission to the International Space Station with the European Space Agency.
Exploration and discovery are always the result of cooperation and teamwork.
Become part of our wider team and help us, with your ideas, think of another word: the one that will become the name of the Greek mission!

Adrianos Golemis

ESA Project Astronaut