The Ministry of Digital Governance and Artificial Intelligence, the General Secretariat for Telecommunications and Posts, and the Hellenic Space Center have unveiled the structure of Greece’s new National Space Program, HELLAS-SPACE 2.0, with a budget of 350 million euros.
Building on the experience and results of the National Microsatellite Program, the new initiative aims to significantly expand Greece’s role in the space sector by covering a broader portion of the value chain — from space infrastructure and critical technologies to applications, innovation, research and workforce development.
The program is designed to strengthen Greece’s national space infrastructure and strategic capabilities while fostering a competitive, outward-looking domestic space industry. It also seeks to leverage space technologies to address challenges related to the environment, civil protection, security and the economy.
A key objective is to deepen cooperation among the public sector, universities, research institutions, businesses and international partners, creating a stronger ecosystem for investment, innovation and technological development.
The program is divided into six main components, with the following indicative industrial costs:
P1.1 – Very High Resolution Optical Satellites (VHR RGB-NIR): 60–70 million euros
P1.2 – High Resolution MWIR/Thermal Satellites: 60–70 million euros
P1.3 – RF/SIGINT Satellites: 45–50 million euros
P2 – Integrated Space Operations, Space Situational Awareness and In-Orbit Servicing (ISOS): 35–45 million euros
P3 – Secure Connectivity and Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT), including terminals and PRS receivers: 17–23 million euros
P4 – Space Innovation and Testbed Program: 15–20 million euros
P5 – Secure Geospatial Services and Data Infrastructure: 25–35 million euros
Through HELLAS-SPACE 2.0, Greece is seeking to move beyond individual satellite projects and establish a more comprehensive national space capability, combining infrastructure, advanced technologies, services and expertise.
