EMTECH SPACE, the prime contractor for the Hellenic Space Dawn (HSD) mission under the Greek CubeSat In-orbit Validation program managed by ESA, has selected the EnduroSat CubeSat platform as the key infrastructure for this groundbreaking satellite project.
This collaboration marks a major milestone for Greece’s expanding space capabilities, with EMTECH SPACE and EnduroSat aiming to leverage advanced space technologies to validate cutting-edge systems in orbit. This mission is set to propel Greece’s presence in the global space sector, highlighting the country’s commitment to innovation and satellite technology development.
The selected CubeSat platform from EnduroSat incorporates highly reliable components with proven flight heritage, including two 8U structures, an On-Board Computer with GNSS for precise navigation, an electrical power system supported by large batteries and advanced solar panels for satellite power generation, an S-band transceiver for communication, and an X-band transfer for data transmission.
This robust combination ensures the CubeSat’s operational effectiveness and reliability throughout the mission. The Hellenic Space Dawn Mission aims to validate Greek space technologies both in orbit and on the ground, enhancing the country’s space capabilities and fostering international collaboration with organizations such as ESA, which has backed seven Greek CubeSat missions – developed by small and medium-sized companies and universities – since 2023 through the Greek National Small Satellite Program.
The mission involves a two-satellite constellation and a comprehensive ground segment, consisting of optical and RF (S/X-band) ground stallions, a mission control system at EMTECH premises, and a Payload Data Ground Segment using secure cloud technologies. The mission promotes secure high-speed optical communication between satellite and ground, as well as secure intersatellite RF communication. Furthermore, it enables various Earth Observation applications, such as ship detection, coastal flood monitoring, and agriculture.
Key features include near real-time response, high image resolutions, and on-board image processing. EMTECH SPACE S.A. is proud to lead a robust collaboration with leading Greek SMEs and academic institutions for the mission.
Integrated Systems Development (ISD S.A.) oversees payload development, provides microelectronic integrated circuits and high-performance EDGE processing modules, and manages AIT/AIV adjectives.
HERON Engineering handles mechanical engineering aspects.
Geosystems Hellas develops Earth Observation applications and the Payload Data Ground Segment.
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki offers expertise in system simulations and CubeSat missions.
National Kapodistrian University of Athens supports onboard processing for image compression algorithms.
The Hellenic Naval Academy contributes to optical communication experiment simulations.
EMTECH SPACE S.A.’s strategy reaches far beyond the immediate scope of the HSD mission, with a clear vision to become a prominent operator in future CubeSat missions, catering to both Greek and international partners. To realize this goal, the company is actively cultivating robust partnerships with key players in the global CubeSat market. By leveraging cuing-edge technology and established expertise from collaborators such as EnduroSat, EMTECH SPACE positions itself to deliver reliable, high performance CubeSat missions that meet the growing demand for satellite services across sectors such as telecommunications, Earth Observation, and scientific research.
On the other side, this partnership opens doors to future projects and solidifies Endurosat’s reputation as a go-to provider for innovation and flight-proven satellite constellations. Together, the two companies are well-positioned to support the growing space ambitions of Greece and beyond.
Nikolaos-Antonios Livanos, Founder and Managing Director of EMTECH SPACE S.A., said, “We are excited to embark on this pivotal collaboration with EnduroSat, particularly for such a critical mission. Our decision to select the EnduroSat CubeSat platform was strategic, aimed at minimizing risk by using a proven, flight-ready solution from a trusted partner. This partnership not only reinforces our confidence in the project’s success but also strengthens our ongoing relationship with EnduroSat, as we work together to advance Greece’s role in space technology.”
“It is a pleasure for us to collaborate with EMTECH and assist them in their mission to validate Greek space technologies both in orbit and on the ground, strengthening Greece’s space capabilities” said Raycho Raychev , Founder and Chief Executive Officer at EnduroSat. “This is a very exciting project, and we are thrilled that they have entrusted us with the CubeSat Bus of the HSD mission.”
