By Zyn1
LARISSA, GREECE – In a major step toward modernizing the nation’s digital infrastructure, Greece will acquire and launch its first microsatellites by the end of 2025, according to Minister of Digital Governance Dimitris Papastergiou.
Speaking at the Innovent Forum in Larissa over the weekend, Papastergiou highlighted the country's strategic investment in satellite technology as part of a broader push to enhance national capabilities in data collection and digital services.
“Greece has developed a very important strategy with microsatellites that will be launched in the last quarter of 2025, with the aim of having accurate information on a range of solutions,” the Minister stated.
Why It Matters
The new satellite program is set to significantly boost Greece’s ability to monitor and respond to key national issues, including:
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Natural disaster management
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Agricultural crop tracking
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Water quality assessment
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Urban and land-use planning
Papastergiou emphasized the value of “more narrowly focused and localized data,” which will empower both public services and scientific research across multiple sectors.
A Broader Digital Vision
The microsatellite initiative is part of Greece’s larger push to upgrade its digital policy, including the continued digitalization of public services and reduction of bureaucratic inefficiencies. Papastergiou pointed to ongoing efforts, such as the digitization of the national cadaster, as examples of tangible progress in public sector reform.
“We are tackling the long-standing problems of red tape with real, scalable solutions,” he said.
Looking Ahead
With the 2025 launch, Greece joins a growing list of nations turning to microsatellite technology for sustainable, smart governance. The move not only promises operational efficiency but also positions Greece at the forefront of innovation in the Eastern Mediterranean.
As the digital transformation continues, the country’s first satellites could mark a pivotal milestone in how data is used to protect, plan, and propel the future of Greece.