The innovation and the science They are a central pillar for the growth and durability of the Greek economy, as highlighted during his award ceremony National Observatory of Athens by European Space Agency (ESA). The event took place at the Ministry of Development, in the presence of leaders of the Greek government and the scientific community, confirming the key role of our country in new technologies and space research.

The award was the result of an innovative experiment: in collaboration with NASA and ESA, Kryoneri In Corinth he was able to contact a spaceship at a distance of 300 million kilometers, as part of the mission ‘Soul-Phyche’. This success marks the farthest broadband coupling ever implemented in spaceopening new prospects for space technology and the country’s research community.

Leading statements about pioneering Greek success

The Minister of Development, Takis Theodorikakos, pointed out that “Greece can play a leading role in European innovation by investing in talent, science and international cooperation”. He also stressed the importance of European Space Agency As a strategic partner for the country and emphasized the government’s commitment to strengthening the research through modernization of the institutional framework and more funding.

At the same time, Digital Governance Minister Dimitris Papastergiou said that the achievement of the Observatory is “A jump that shows that Greece is dynamically entering the space”with significant investment in infrastructure and new technology. Reported to National Program and the creation of new visual terrestrial stations, which enhance the country’s potential in satellite and space communications.

The Deputy Minister of Development, Stavros Kalafatis, in turn emphasized how “We have joined forces with leading ESA and NASA groups, with the aim of deeper broadband in space, bringing Greece to the forefront of technological developments.”. He pointed out that such discrimination highlight the country in a European innovation pillar and create tangible benefits for the daily lives of citizens.

The vision of cooperation and the next steps

The President of the National Observatory of Athens, Spyros Vassilakos, highlighted behind this international recognition one four -year painful attempt and a major strategic cooperation with the European Space Agency. As he pointed out characteristically, “We see a big jump in front, thanks to the collective work and the common vision”.

ESA’s Head of Engineering and Innovation of Ground Systems, Mariella Spada, described the experiment achieved as ‘Milestone technique of excellence and symbolism’underlining Greece’s crucial role in the future of the space internet and thanking the administration and researchers of the Observatory for their contribution.

The ceremony was awarded scientists with a significant contribution to the project, including Spyros Vassilakos, Manolis Plionis, Manolis Xylouris, Thanasis Marousis, Ioannis Alikakos and Alexis Gourzella, proving the dynamics of the Greek scientific community.

The photo was given by the Ministry of Development.