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Summer School Alpbach 

The “Summer School Alpbach” has been succesfully completed. It took place in Alpbach, Austria, between July 9-18, and among 60 selected participants there were two students from Greece, whose participation was financially supported by the HSC: Georgia Moutsiana (PhD fellow, UOA Department of Physics) and Christos Dinos (PhD fellow at IPGP, France). The School topic was “Moons of the Giant Planets”. The participants had an in-depth learning experience, attending engaging lectures on aspects of space science and engineering, and worked intensively in four teams to define and plan a space mission under the supervision of important scientists and engineers. 

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Greek Satellite Communication System RFI 

On Tuesday, July 23rd, the Ministry of Digital Governance announced an invitation to submit information (Request for Information – RFI) for the design, construction and operation of an end-to-end Satellite Communications System in order to meet the secure connectivity needs of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and potentially other governmental entities. The deadline for sending responses is September 30th, 2024. For more information please visit: https://mindigital.gr/space  

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News article on the National Microsatellite Program for Disaster Management and Environmental Monitoring 

Greece, with the contribution of the Hellenic Space Center and in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA), is developing a program to construct and launch seven microsatellites by 2026. The €200 million program, funded by the Recovery Fund, will provide data for disaster management, environmental monitoring, and support for public agencies. Overall, Greece plans to deploy 15 microsatellites in orbit. Read more on Kathimerini news article (in greek).

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The HSC at IEEE IGARSS 2024 for a CV Writing Workshop 

The Hellenic Space Center is sponsoring a seminar on CV writing at the upcoming IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS) which will be held in Athens, Greece, from July 7-12, 2024. 

The CV writing seminar aims to provide participants with essential tips, best practices, and crucial information to create a standout CV. Addressing the unique needs of engineers, this seminar helps them avoid common pitfalls and offers expert advice on how to highlight their technical skills, project experience, and relevant certifications effectively, covering also important sections like objective statements and achievements. By attending this seminar, participants will gain the necessary knowledge to craft a winning CV and stand out in a competitive job market.   

Details:  

  • Event Code: TIE.23 
  • Presenter: Dr. Maria Pafioli, Cvexperts 
  • Date: Friday 12 July, 11:40 -13:20 
  • Location: Lecture Hall, Megaron Athens International Conference Centre 

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The HSC at IEEE IGARRS 2024 for Sessions on Wildfire Science and Technology, and Remote Sensing of Planetary and other Celestial Bodies 

The Hellenic Space Center is organizing three dynamic sessions at the upcoming IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS) in Athens, Greece, from July 7-12, 2024. 

FR1.R15 & FR2.R15 
Wildfire Science, Response, and Technology: Challenges, Opportunities, and Advances🔥 

🗓 Date: Friday, July 12 🕘 09:00 – 10:40 (Mercury Hall) 🕙 10:40 – 11:40 (Poster Area: Trianti Balcony) 🕛 11:40 – 13:20 (Mercury Hall) 

This session will explore how science and technology can enhance wildfire management and response. Learn about the latest innovations in risk assessment, real-time detection, and predictive modeling. Discover opportunities for collaboration across government, private, and academic sectors to overcome current challenges in fire management. 

Chairpersons: 

  • Ioannis Gitas, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki 
  • Florian Schwandner, NASA Ames Research Center 
  • Diofantos Hadjimitsis, Technical University of Cyprus 
  • Shanna McClain, NASA Headquarters 
  • Dimitris Bliziotis, Hellenic Space Center 
  • Matthew Fladeland, NASA 

TH3.R13 
Remote Sensing of Moons 🌒 

🗓 Date: Thursday, July 11 🕘 14:40 – 16:20 (MC 3.3) 🕙 16:20 – 17:20 (Poster Area: Trianti Balcony)  

Our session welcomes studies focused on the surfaces and subsurfaces of inner and outer solar system bodies moons based but not limited on analyses of various remote sensing data. This session will bring together experts in planetary science, astronomy, and remote sensing to discuss innovative methodologies, mission findings, and future prospects for studying moons. 

Chairpersons: 

  • Shannon Brown, Jet Propulsion Laboratory 
  • Anezina Solomonidou, Hellenic Space Center 

TH4.R13 
Remote Sensing of the Solar System Planets 🪐 

🗓 Date: Thursday, July 11 🕘 17:20 – 19:00 (MC 3.3) 🕙 16:20 – 17:20 (Poster Area: Trianti Balcony)  

Our session welcomes studies focused on the surfaces and subsurfaces of inner and outer solar system bodies 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. 

Chairpersons: 

  • Dimitrios Mylonas, Hellenic Space Center 
  • Shannon Brown, Jet Propulsion Laboratory 

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Greece acquires 7 Earth Observation Microsatellites within 2026 

In the framework of the “Greek National Small Satellite Program”, which was designed by the Ministry of Digital Governance, through the General Secretariat of Telecommunications and Posts and the Hellenic Space Center (HSC), Greece will acquire seven earth observation satellites by 2026. This important project is financed by the National Recovery and Resilience Plan Greece 2.0, with a total budget of 60 million euros, with the aim of satellite data and products that will result from their processing, to support national efforts related to environmental protection and tackling climate change. 

The relevant agreement for the construction and launch of the Microsatellite cluster was signed on Tuesday, July 02, between the European Space Agency (ESA) and Open Cosmos, in the presence of the Minister of Digital Governance, Dimitris Papastergiou, Deputy Minister Konstantinos Kyranakis and the Secretary General of Telecommunications and Post, Konstantinos Karantzalos. 

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Informational workshop about ESA’s InCubed Program 

The online event organized on Thursday, June 13th, by the Ministry of Digital Governance, the Hellenic Space Center, and ESA, was a great success. The InCubed Program Information Webinar attracted over 100 participants from the Greek space ecosystem. 

During the event, there was a high level of interactivity, with participants actively engaging in discussions and exchanging views and ideas. The next steps for promoting innovation and entrepreneurship in the field of Earth Observation were extensively discussed, taking advantage of the InCubed program. 

The event concluded with a commitment to further collaboration, with plans for face-to-face meetings in the near future to strengthen and develop the Greek space sector. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all who participated and contributed to the success of the webinar. 

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The HSC President at the ECDC 

The President of the Hellenic Space Center, Prof. Ioannis Daglis, responded to an invitation by the Club of Economic and Commercial Diplomats of Foreign Embassies and gave a talk on the “Activities and Vision of the Hellenic Space Center” at an event hosted by the Embassy of Cyprus, on Tuesday, June 11th

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“Terrestrial Analogues for Solar System studies” Workshop by the HSC 

Between June 3rd and 6th, the “Terrestrial Analogues for Solar System studies” workshop is held, organized by the Hellenic Space Center with the support of the European Geosciences Union (EGU), the Europlanet Society, and of the Municipality of Milos

The workshop will be a meeting point for planetary scientists from around the world, including students and early career scientists, in a location of great relevance for planetary geologic topics – the island of Milos in Greece. This region has experienced young volcanism and tectonism (Mars, Venus, Pluto), has undergone atmospheric shaping of volcanic deposits, and carving into yardangs (Mars, Titan, Venus, Pluto), and has current hydrothermal and fumarolic activity (Venus, Io, exoplanets).  

The workshop will include lectures, scientific discussions and field exercises, focusing on the analysis and observation of the geology and paleogeographic evolution of the island. Recognizing the necessity of supporting early career scientists, the conference offers financial support to 14 students/ early career scientists. 

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Visit of Minister D. Papastergiou at the HSC 

On Thursday, May 30th, the Minister of Digital Governance, Mr Dimitris Papastergiou, visited the Hellenic Space Center, accompanied by the Secretary General of Telecommunications and Post, Mr Konstantinos Karantzalos. 

The Minister met with the President, Governing Board members, the Administrative and Scientific Personnel of the HSC, and was given a tour of the Satellite Reception Control Center of the HSC, followed by a demonstration of its operation and the provided satellite Earth Observation services.  

In the context of his visit, the Minister was thoroughly informed by the Management on the projects and medium-term planning of the HSC, its assistance in the implementation of the National Smallsat Program and the formulation of the National Space Strategy. The Minister expressed his satisfaction with the level of operation and efficiency of the Center. 

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