Geosystems Hellas participates in the National Microsatellites Program, contributing to AXIS-3 SAT4GAIA as Coordinator and SAT4FOREST as Co-prime.
In an interview with CNN Greece and journalist Kalliroi Peponi, Nektarios Chrysoulakis, Director of Research at FORTH and Head of the Laboratory of Remote Sensing and Applications in Urban and Natural Environments, explained how Greek microsatellites will support the monitoring of urban overheating, air quality, public health, and quality of life.
The Greek microsatellites, expected to become operational within 2026, will provide valuable Earth Observation data and geospatial services to support climate resilience, environmental protection, disaster management, and sustainable urban planning. In the urban environment, these services will help monitor heat islands, air pollution, environmental risks, and climate-related changes at local and neighbourhood level.
The services will focus on 10 Greek cities: Athens, Thessaloniki, Patras, Heraklion, Larissa, Ioannina, Kavala, Kalamata, Trikala, and Kozani. By providing reliable and objective data, the program will support public authorities, researchers, and decision-makers in designing more sustainable, climate-resilient, and healthier cities.
Source: CNN Greece
