Hellenic Space Center

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): https://lnkd.in/dt4NC-Wg

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 (https://lnkd.in/d7Cetuug) Presenter: Dr. Maria Pafioli, Cvexperts  Date: Friday 12 July, 11:40 -13:20  Location: Lecture Hall, Megaron Athens International Conference Centre 

The HSC is organizing three dynamic sessions at the upcoming IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS) in Athens, Greece, from July 7-12, 2024.    Wildfire Science, Response, and Technology: Challenges, Opportunities, and Advances🔥  FR1.R15 (https://lnkd.in/dW2qUMZX) & FR2.R15 (https://lnkd.in/demp9SWF) 🗓 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    Remote Sensing of Moons 🌒  TH3.R13 (https://lnkd.in/dqKKuguq) 🗓 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    Remote Sensing of the Solar System Planets 🪐  TH4.R13 (https://lnkd.in/dbXywATm) 🗓 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    Don’t miss this chance to connect with experts and enhance your understanding of Wildfire Science and Technology, as well as on Remote Sensing of Planetary and other Celestial Bodies!     #IGARSS2024 #WildfireScience #Technology #FireManagement #Innovation #Collaboration #PlanetaryRemoteSensing #SpaceScience #PlanetaryMissions 

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. 

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. 

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. 

On Wednesday, May 29th, 2024, the "Switzerland - Greece Space Networking Event" was successfully concluded at the residence of the Swiss Ambassador H.E. Stefan Estermann in Athens. The purpose of the event was to strengthen cooperation between and create business opportunities for the Swiss and Greek Innovation Ecosystems in the fields of space technologies, optical communications and quantum infrastructure. The event was attended by the President of the HSC, Prof. Ioannis Daglis, who addressed a greeting, as well as the CEO of the HSC, Dr. Nikos Sergis.    The event was organised by the Embassy of Greece in Bern and the Embassy of Switzerland in Athens and took place under the auspices of the Greek Ministry of Digital Governance. The event was co-organized by the Swiss Space Office (SSO) under the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation SERI, the Hellenic Space Center (HSC), the Hellenic Space Technologies and Applications Cluster (si-Cluster), the Hellenic Association of Space Industry (HASI) and the European Space Agency Business Incubator Centre Greece (ESA BIC Greece).  Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dYY3jSfN

Ημερίδα πληροφόρησης για το Πρόγραμμα InCubed της ESA     Την Πέμπτη 13 Ιουνίου, μεταξύ 11:00-13:00, θα πραγματοποιηθεί διαδικτυακή εκδήλωση με στόχο την παρουσίαση και συζήτηση του Προγράμματος InCubed του Ευρωπαϊκού Οργανισμού Διαστήματος (ESA). Αυτή η ημερίδα πληροφόρησης διοργανώνεται από κοινού από το Υπουργείο Ψηφιακής Διακυβέρνησης, το Ελληνικό Κέντρο Διαστήματος και την ESA, και αποτελεί μια πρωτοβουλία για την ενίσχυση της καινοτομίας και της επιχειρηματικότητας στον τομέα της Δορυφορικής Παρατήρησης της Γης.    Η ημερίδα απευθύνεται στο ελληνικό Διαστημικό Οικοσύστημα και θα πραγματοποιηθεί στην ελληνική γλώσσα. Οι δηλώσεις συμμετοχής έχουν ήδη πραγματοποιηθεί μέσω ηλεκτρονικής φόρμας, κατόπιν εγγραφής στην οποία παρασχέθηκε και ο σύνδεσμος συμμετοχής.     Επιπλέον ενδιαφερόμενοι μπορούν να επικοινωνήσουν με το ΕΛΚΕΔ μέσω της ηλ. διεύθυνσης [email protected].

In the scope of the Greek National Small Satellite Program, the first contract has been signed with Open Cosmos, a provider of space missions and satellite data. The €60 million contract for the production of an Optical Constellation of satellites will be executed by Open Cosmos in close collaboration with the European Space Agency and the national Space ecosystem. The Constellation will consist of seven satellites which will supply daily high-resolution and very-high-resolution imagery. This flagship project forms part of the Hellenic Government's procurement of an advanced satellite constellation, demonstrating its commitment to delivering economic and environmental benefits for Greece and European citizens at large. The data collected from this constellation will be instrumental in improving public services such as the land registry, combating sea pollution, and increasing agricultural efficiency. 

Between June 3rd and 6th, the "Terrestrial Analogues for Solar System studies" workshop is held, organized by the Hellenic Space Center (HSC) with the support of the European Geosciences Union (EGU), the Europlanet Society, and of the Municipality of Milos. Workshop website: https://lnkd.in/gdYHPtpZ    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.