Hellenic Space Center

The Hellenic Space Center (HSC) serves as the primary national body responsible for the coordination of Greece's space policy and the management of its domestic space activities. Positioned as a governing entity within the European space ecosystem, the organisation advises the Greek government on legislative frameworks, promotes the integration of space technologies into the national economy, and acts as the technical intermediary between academic research and industrial applications. As the designated representative for Greece, the agency manages the country’s relationship with the European Space Agency (ESA) and the European Union Space Programme Agency (EUSPA). The organisation focuses on the development of the Hellenic National Satellite Space Programme and participates in international initiatives related to earth observation, secure communications, and maritime surveillance. It maintains institutional links with the Ministry of Digital Governance to ensure national strategic objectives are met. Prospective partners or buyers should verify the current status of specific national tenders and the regulatory requirements for operating within Greek sovereign airspace and orbital slots. It is essential to confirm the agency's specific jurisdiction regarding dual-use technologies and its role in the authorisation of private satellite launches. Parties should also validate the latest budgetary allocations for Greek participation in optional ESA programmes before formalising cooperative agreements.