The launch of Greece’s first domestically built Earth observation microsatellite marked a milestone for the country’s emerging space industry on Tuesday, as the Hyperion GR-1 was successfully placed into orbit aboard a SpaceX mission from California

A planned facility capable of producing up to 150 satellites annually would anchor the country's new 350-million-euro national space strategy

A key feature is inter-satellite and satellite-to-ground laser communication, which eliminates the risk of signal interception.

Equipped with advanced thermal sensors, the satellites will be capable of identifying fire outbreaks and tracking their progression in near real time—significantly enhancing prevention, preparedness, and rapid response by authorities.

The mission of Greek satellite DUTHSat-2 is to monitor the environment, enhance disaster response, and strengthen civil protection.