Planetek Hellas awarded 11.5 Million Contracts from ESA for the Governmental HUB of the Greek Earth Observation Satellite Constellation.
Under the first contract, valued at €10 Millions, Planetek Hellas will deliver an Integrated End-to-End Governmental Hub capable of processing and disseminating data generated by the Earth Observation (EO) Satellites that Greece plans to deploy in orbit. This hub will serve as the central processing unit for all data collected, ensuring seamless distribution and accessibility for various governmental entities. The hub will integrate also five distinct service subsystems — Agriculture, Forest, Water, Safety & Security, and Land — assigned by ESA to different Prime contractors. These subsystems are designed to transform raw satellite data into actionable information, tailored to meet the specific needs of governmental users across multiple sectors.
Under the second contract, valued at €1.5 Millions, Planetek Hellas is honored to lead the Safety & Security of these five service subsystems, providing critical data analysis and insights to enhance national security and emergency response capabilities.
For the Govermental Hub, Planetek Hellas will have as subcontractors well know Greek companies, including Space Hellas SA, Neuropublic SA and Knowledge SA, while a number of other entities will support as external procurers. While, for the Safety & Security service subsystem Planetek Hellas will work together with the National Intelligence Agency (ΕΥΠ), the Center for Security Studies (KEMEA), the Foundation for Research and Technology - Hellas (FORTH), the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), and the National Observatory of Athens (NOA).
This collaboration between Planetek Hellas, ESA, and the Greek government signifies a major advancement in Earth observation capabilities, positioning Greece as a leader in the application of satellite EO data for governmental use. The Governmental Hub is expected to be a transformative initiative of the Hellenic Ministry of Digital Governance, driving innovation, enhancing national security and civil protection, and contributing to the sustainable management of Greece's natural resources and agriculture.
The official signing ceremony for these contracts between Planetek Hellas and ESA, will take place in Athens, on November 14, 2024 in presence of the Hellenic Ministry of Digital Governance.
