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Planetek Hellas proudly announces its award of two significant contracts from the European Space Agency (ESA), worth a total of €11.5 million. These contracts are aimed at the development and delivery of a comprehensive Governmental Hub for the Greek Earth Observation (EO) Satellite Constellation. 

This milestone initiative is part of the Axis III of the National Greek Space Satellite Project, funded by the National Recovery and Resilience Plan, Greece 2.0 (https://greece20.gov.gr/). The project marks a critical step forward in Greece’s commitment to advancing space technology and enhancing national Earth Observation capabilities.

Illustrative image representing the concept of a Governmental HUB for the Greek Earth Observation Satellite Constellation

Under the first contract, valued at €10 million, Planetek Hellas will deliver an Integrated End-to-End Governmental Hub that will process and disseminate data generated by Greece’s future EO satellites. This hub will act as the core platform for data collection, ensuring seamless distribution to various governmental entities. Additionally, it will integrate five distinct service subsystems — Agriculture, Forest, Water, Safety & Security, and Land — assigned by ESA to different Prime contractors, each tailored to transform raw satellite data into actionable insights for specific governmental needs across multiple sectors.

The second contract, valued at €1.5 million, sees Planetek Hellas leading the Safety & Security service subsystem, one of the five core areas. This subsystem will focus on providing critical data analysis and insights to support national security and enhance emergency response capabilities.

Key Collaborations

Planetek Hellas will collaborate with several prestigious Greek organizations to bring the Governmental Hub to life. Notable subcontractors include Space Hellas SA, Neuropublic SA, and Knowledge SA, while other entities will serve as external suppliers. For the Safety & Security subsystem, Planetek Hellas will join forces with key national institutions, including the National Intelligence Agency (ΕΥΠ), the Center for Security Studies (KEMEA), the Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas (FORTH), the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), and the National Observatory of Athens (NOA).

This partnership between Planetek Hellas, ESA, and the Greek government represents a major leap forward in Earth Observation technology, positioning Greece as a leader in the application of satellite EO data for governmental purposes. The Governmental Hub is a transformative initiative of the Hellenic Ministry of Digital Governance expected to drive innovation, enhance national security, and support civil protection efforts, while also contributing to the sustainable management of Greece’s natural resources, including agriculture and forestry.

The official signing ceremony of these contracts between Planetek Hellas and ESA will be held in Athens on November 14, 2024, in the presence of representatives from the Hellenic Ministry of Digital Governance.

For further info please contact:

Elia Mavrodonti

Tel: +30 215 215 7390

news@planetek.gr

In a few words: 

ESA is an international organization with 22 Member States. By coordinating the financial and intellectual resources of its members, it can undertake programs and activities far beyond the scope of any single European country. ESA is also responsible for implementing European Union’s space policy. The activity of ESA concerns the further exploration of the planet Earth, the Atmosphere, our solar system, but also the universe in general. ESA is also responsible for the development of satellite technology and applications as well as for the promotion of European industry. The view expressed herein can in no way be taken to reflect the official opinion of the European Space Agency. www.esa.int

The General Secretariat of Telecommunications and Posts is an agency under the Hellenic Ministry of Digital Governance responsible for the development and implementation of policies related to telecommunications and postal services in Greece.

The General Secretariat of Telecommunications and Posts plays a crucial role in shaping the digital future of Greece by promoting the adoption of advanced technologies, promoting fair competition and protecting consumers in the telecommunications and postal sectors and is the public entity appointed as the Greek Delegation in ESA. https://mindigital.gr/     

Planetek Hellas is a Greek company, active in the field of Satellite Earth Observation, Space Data Infrastructure, and Space & Ground Segment Software Development, since its establishment in 2006. Company customers currently include some of the most important bodies at the European level, such as the European Space Agency, the European Commission, the European Union Satellite Center, the European Environment Agency, and some of the biggest Industries in the domain such as Airbus, Indra, e-Geos, GMV and other. The company is a founding member of the Hellenic Space Industries Cluster and a full member of the “Hellenic Space Technology and Applications Industry” Association. www.planetek.gr  

This program is funded by the European Union – NextGenerationEU, and the Greek Government as part of Greece’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan, Greece 2.0. https://greece20.gov.gr/ 

Views expressed herein can in no way be taken to reflect the official opinion the European Union/European Commission/ESA/ Greek Ministry of Digital Governance. Views and opinion expressed are those of the author(s) only and the European Union/European Commission/ESA/ Greek Ministry of Digital Governance cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.