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Greece's National Microsatellite Program Axis 3 Contracts Signed

Greece signs contracts for a €17 million national microsatellite program focused on improving public sector services.

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TechnologyArtificial IntelligenceGovernmentEnvironmentSpaceDigital

European Space Agency (Esa)Planetek HellasAgroappsAristotle University Of ThessalonikiTotalviewGeosystems Hellas A.e.

Dimitris PapastergiouKonstantinos KyranakisKonstantinos KarantzalosSvein-Jarle Lokas

What is the main focus of the signed contracts?: Six contracts for Axis 3 of Greece's National Microsatellite Program were signed, involving a government space hub and services for agriculture, forestry, water, land, and security.
What are the main goals of this national program?: Planetek Hellas leads the government hub and security projects; AgroApps leads agricultural monitoring; Aristotle University of Thessaloniki leads forest monitoring; Totalview leads water monitoring; and GEOSYSTEMS HELLAS A.E. leads land monitoring.
Who are the key individuals involved in this initiative?: The initiative aims to strengthen Greece's digital capabilities and utilize space technology for various sectors by providing valuable data and creating jobs.
Which organizations are leading each of the five sectors?: The project is implemented entirely by Greek companies and entities, supporting national technological capabilities and autonomous management of critical information.
What is the total budget and funding source for this project?: The €17 million project, funded by the "Greece 2.0" recovery plan, uses thermal, optical, and SAR data from microsatellites and other sources to improve policymaking in the five sectors.

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