Greece will send a citizen to space, following an announcement made by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. The selection was made after a meeting with Adrianos Golemis, who is noted as the only Greek to successfully pass all astronaut tests since 2022 and who recently commenced the European Space Agency (ESA) training program. The planned launch is anticipated within the next two years, with the mission expected to last for up to three weeks.
This endeavor forms a component of Greece’s newly formulated National Space Strategy, which outlines goals extending through 2035. The decision was formalized last Friday during a meeting at the Maximos Residence and was publicly announced that same morning. Adrianos Golemis is slated to travel to space over the course of the next two years.
This undertaking represents a significant investment by the nation, carrying both symbolic and substantial value. During the presentation regarding the space program, officials highlighted the strategic importance of this commitment to Greece’s emerging space sector. The mission is positioned to advance the country’s technological capabilities and international profile within the global space community.
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