Conferences- Events

On Tuesday, December 19^th, at 19:00. The President of the HSC, Prof. Ioannis Daglis, will give a lecture on “Space – the ultimate limit: knowledge from its exploration and practical benefits for humanity” (in greek), in the scope of LIFE IN SPACE exhibition. The exhibition is hosted at the Goudi Olympic Center, until January 15^th, 2024. A ticket purchase required for entrance, and a reservation is required for attending the lectures.

The Hellenic Space Center is organizing a dynamic session at the upcoming IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS) in Athens, Greece, from July 7-12, 2024. Our session, titled “Geology and Geophysics across the Solar System” (CCS.43), promises to showcase exciting results and new methods on remote sensing data analysis for solar system studies.  

About the Session: Our session welcomes studies focused on the surfaces and subsurfaces of inner and outer solar system bodies such as planets, moons, and asteroids based but not limited on analyses of various remote sensing data. Interdisciplinary and comparative studies of terrestrial volcanic/tectonic systems with a strong remote sensing component are encouraged, as well as studies on terrestrial analogues that help understanding the working mechanisms of outer space bodies and vice versa. 

Important Dates: 

• Abstract Submission Deadline: January 5th, 2024 
• Notification of Acceptance: March 15th, 2024 
• Accepted Paper Registration Deadline: May 30th, 2024 
• IGARSS 2024 Conference: July 7th – 12th, 2024 

Submit your abstract and be a part of this groundbreaking session. Let’s shape the future of space exploration and innovation together! 

The Hellenic Space Center is organizing a dynamic session at the upcoming IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS) in Athens, Greece, from July 7-12, 2024. Our session, titled “Financing the Future: Fostering Innovation in Space Technologies through Diverse Funding Mechanisms” (CCS.41), promises to be a hub of innovative ideas and groundbreaking developments. 

About the Session: In this rapidly evolving space sector, understanding and leveraging diverse funding mechanisms is crucial. This session aims to unravel the complex web of financing options available to space innovators. We will bring together a wide array of stakeholders – from Space Agencies and leading industry firms to prominent research institutes – to share their insights and experiences. 

Why Attend? 

• Discover how flagship programs and collaborations are fueling space technology innovation. 
• Gain insights into successful funding models, from public-private partnerships to venture capital and ESA contributions. 
• Engage with experts discussing the challenges and triumphs of financing in the space sector. 
• Learn from in-depth case studies and explore new avenues for investment and research. 

For more information, visit the conference webpage. The Community-Contributed Sessions can be found here.  

Important Dates: 

• Abstract Submission Deadline: January 5th, 2024 
• Notification of Acceptance: March 15th, 2024 
• Accepted Paper Registration Deadline: May 30th, 2024 
• IGARSS 2024 Conference: July 7th – 12th, 2024 

We are calling for papers that offer fresh perspectives and novel approaches in space technology funding. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or an emerging talent in the field, we invite you to contribute your findings and viewpoints. 

Submit your abstract and be a part of this groundbreaking session. Let’s shape the future of space exploration and innovation together! 

On Friday, November 24^th, at 18:00, the President of the HSC, Prof. Ioannis Daglis, gave a lecture on “Auroras in Greece!”, the first of this academic year’s public talk series organized by the Gerostathopouleio Observatory of the University of Athens. After the lecture, a visit to the Observatory followed, including a demonstration of the telescope operation by Dr Kosmas Gazeas, as well as stargazing for the public. You can watch the recording of the talk here (in greek).

On Wednesday, October 18, the President of the HSC, Prof. Ioannis Daglis, participated in the press conference held for the LIFE IN SPACE exhibition, which is organised by the European Space Agency (ESA), the U.S. Space & Rocket Center and its Space Camp, NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center and the Italian Space Agency (ASI). 

Prof. Daglis underlined that “the ability to cross the limits of the atmosphere has given us a virgin space of technological and economic development. In addition, Space, as an Earth observation platform, enables us to frequently inspect large areas of the Earth, to better understand man-made problems and space threats, such as asteroids, and to effectively protecting our planet“. Additionally, he mentioned that very soon the design of the first national fleet of microsatellites will be completed, “a very important step for the country, which will give us a strategic advantage by owning our space infrastructure“. 

The exhibition is hosted at the Goudi Olympic Center, from October 19, 2023, until January 15, 2024, with a ticket purchase required for entrance. 

During the 74th International Astronautical Congress in Baku, Azerbaijan, a Memorandum of Understanding between the Hellenic Space Center and the Agenzia Spaziale Italiana was signed by the presidents of the two agencies, Prof. Ioannis Daglis and Prof. Teodoro Valente. 

The HSC President. Prof. Ioannis Daglis, and the Scientific Officer on Space Systems, Mr. Manolis Mylonakis, attended the 74th International Astronautical Congress, the annual summit of the International Astronautical Federation (IAF), which was held in Baku, Azerbaijan, on 2-6 October 2023. During the congress Prof. Daglis and Mr. Mylonakis met with representatives of the space agencies of Italy, with which a Memorandum of Understanding was signed, as well as with the agencies of Spain, Poland, Slovakia and the USA

On October 2nd and 3rd, Mr Dimitris Bliziotis, Scientific Officer of the HSC on Earth Observation, attended the International Wildfire Conference which was organised by OroraTech in Germany. Mr Bliziotis gave a talk on “Fires from Above: Space-Based Fire Management in Greece”, co-authored by I. Papoutsis, As. Prof. in NTUA, Greece.  

The Hellenic Space Center successfully participated in the 87^th Thessaloniki International Fair, held between September 9 and 17, 2023. As an Agency that operates under the auspices of the Ministry of Digital Governance, it was hosted at Pavillion 12, and its exhibition was staffed by members of the Center’s personnel: 

• Ioannou Aikaterini (HSC Directorate of Administrative & Financial Support) 
• Moutsouroufi Konstantina (HSC President Secretariat and Governing Board Secretariat, Science Communication) 
• Mylonakis Manolis (HSC Scientific Personnel, Space Systems)  
• Panagiotopoulos Anastasios (HSC Scientific Personnel, GNSS Applications) 
• Stathopoulou Eleni (HSC CFO, Directorate of Administrative & Financial Support) 

From the Governing Board of the HSC, the President, Prof. Ioannis Daglis, and the CEO, Dr. Nick Sergis, attended the exhibition. The HSC personnel successfully informed the visitors of the exhibition about the purposes and aims of the Center, and its cooperation with the Ministry, with agencies of the greek space ecosystem as well as with foreign agencies. 

Finally, the HSC President attended the speech of the Prime Minister, on Saturday, September 16.