Three major Grecian organizations, Thales Hellas, Thales Alenia Space and the Hellenic Space Agency (HSA) will be cooperating in their focus of Earth Observation after signing an MOU. With 40 years of expertise and experience in the field of space telecommunications, navigation, Earth observation, science and exploration, orbital infrastructures and space transportation this is a natural fit for Thales Alenia Space.
Thales Hellas, Thales Alenia Space and the Hellenic Space Agency (HSA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) covering space cooperation. This MoU will essentially focus on Earth observation.
Thales Alenia Space has accumulated for 40 years expertise and experience in the field of space telecommunications, navigation, Earth observation, science and exploration, orbital infrastructures and space transportation, while Thales Hellas is a wholly owned Greek subsidiary of Thales Group that has been operating in Greece for the past 30 years.
From Left to Right Dr. Georgios Mantzouris, CEO Hellenic Space Agency (HSA), Minister of Digital Policy, Media and Telecommunications, Nikos Pappas French Ambassador in Greece Mr. Christophe Chantepy Signing From Left to Right Mr. Antonis Dimitropoulos, Director of Operations Thales Hellas Mr. Christodoulos Protopappas Chairman of HSA Mr. Marc-Henri Serre, VP Domain Observation and Science France,
Thales Alenia Space
Created in 2018, the Hellenic Space Agency (HSA) is Greece’s national entity responsible for space and is part of the Ministry of Infrastructure, Transport and Networks.
The MoU capitalizes on Thales Alenia Space's heritage and Thales Hellas’ broad knowledge of the Greek market. Thales Alenia Space is keen to develop new partnerships with Greek industry for space and ground segments as well as end-to-end systems. The objective of this MoU is to foster cooperation between HSA, Thales Alenia Space and Thales in the context of national, European and international space programs with a view to maximizing the role of Greece’s industry and scientific community. The intention is to build synergies, boost the Greek space industry’s capabilities, and strengthen capacity in the space sector.
HSA aspires to play a pivotal role in space in Greece and to translate research and technology efforts into economic and industrial development. In addition, HSA is seeking to develop and implement strategic partnerships with other space agencies to implement thenation’s space policies and strategies.
Marc-Henri Serre, Vice President, Domain Observation & Science France, Thales Alenia Space said they are delighted to support the Hellenic Space Agency in developing its position in the space market. This MoU is built on the exceptional know-how of Thales Alenia Space and the historical presence of Thales Hellas which allowed fruitful collaboration with Greek industry. They are looking forward to collaborating soon through work groups on exciting space programs.
Antonios Dimitropoulos, Director of Operations at Thales Hellas, added that it is very satisfying that Thales Hellas signs this agreement to enhance cooperation with the Hellenic Space Agency. They are certain that Greece is set to play an important role in the space sector in Europe, through its network of fast-growing companies and institutions working in space. With this MoU and their closer partnership, they hope to achieve their vision of boosting Greece’s industry and supporting space-related activities.
