Plans for Greece’s first-ever mission to send an astronaut to the International Space Station were discussed at a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the Maximos Mansion, following the official start of European Space Agency astronaut training by Adrianos Golemis.
The launch is expected in the next two years, with the mission set to last up to three weeks. It forms part of Greece’s new National Space Strategy, which has a horizon to 2035.
Benefits for Greece
The meeting focused on the expected benefits for the domestic scientific community from Greece’s first representation in the International Space Station crew. The Greek astronaut will conduct experiments and technology demonstrations proposed by dozens of Greek research groups, institutions and universities. Greek companies will also have the opportunity to showcase innovative solutions in space conditions, while valuable data will be collected for further research and applications. The mission is also expected to support the development of collaborations with international partners.
Youth and education initiatives
Beyond strengthening Greek research and promoting domestic technologies, the programme includes initiatives aimed at encouraging young people to engage with science and its practical applications. These include plans for a student competition to build a satellite, STEM competitions, and the submission of questions from pupils to astronauts aboard the International Space Station.
The meeting was attended by Digital Governance and Artificial Intelligence Minister Dimitris Papastergiou, Secretary General for Telecommunications and Posts Konstantinos Karantzalos, and trainee astronaut and space medicine physician Adrianos Golemis.
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