Today, five Greek microsatellites are in orbit as part of the National Microsatellite Program: two operational ones from ICEYE and three experimental/research technology demonstration satellites, testing new technologies developed in our country. The program significantly enhances national capabilities in Earth Observation and Secure Communications, ensuring more frequent and updated data for mapping, navigation, precision agriculture, spatial planning, and disaster response.
With the participation of universities, research institutions, and Greek businesses, the program – implemented by the Ministry of Digital Governance with the support of ESA - European Space Agency and funding from the Recovery and Resilience Facility – is progressing according to plan and ensures access to the networks of OroraTech and Open Cosmos.
As emphasized by the Secretary General of Telecommunications and Post, Mr. Konstantinos Karantzalos, today's development is the result of a conscious investment in Greek human resources, domestic technological capabilities, and industry, laying the foundations for real autonomy and for Greece to become a producer and exporter of aerospace know-how.