The Hellenic Space Center (HSC) is the Greek national space agency, established in 2019. It is a non-profit governmental entity responsible for formulating national space strategy, coordinating national efforts in space-related activities, and promoting collaboration between public, private, and academic sectors. HSC is involved in areas like Earth observation, microsatellite development, space science, and technology, and also represents Greece in international space organizations like the ESA and the International Astronautical Federation. Key activities include managing national space programs, fostering research and development, and supporting the design and operation of satellites.
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The Planet Labs Germany contract was signed through the European Space Agency on behalf of Greece’s Ministry of Digital Governance and the Hellenic Space Center.
Exolaunch deployed satellites for the Hellenic Space Center to support Greece’s space capabilities with the HELIOS and SELENE satellites.
The project involves the National Observatory of Athens and the Hellenic Space Center.
The project is led by the Hellenic Space Center and the Greek Ministry of Digital Governance.
Ioannis Daglis is president of the Hellenic Space Center and was present at the Artemis Accords signing event.
Greece is a longstanding member of the European Space Agency and, with support from the Hellenic Space Center, is developing capabilities in Earth Observation, telecommunications, aerospace technologies, and education.