Five Greek microsatellites were successfully launched into orbit on Monday aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from California, marking a significant milestone for the country’s National Microsatellite Program.
The cube-shaped satellites (CubeSats) are designed to test innovative space technologies developed in Greece and were deployed with the support of Exolaunch and D-Orbit.
The mission includes two research satellites, Ermis-1 and Ermis-2, developed by the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in collaboration with OQ Hellas and other agencies, alongside three experimental satellites — Ermis-3, PeakSat and OptiSat — created by leading Greek universities and companies.
Led by Greece’s Ministry of Digital Governance and AI, the programme is supported by the European Space Agency and funded through the Recovery and Resilience Facility, highlighting Greece’s growing capabilities in space technology and innovation.
Source: AMNA.gr
