Athens - August 5, 2025 - ICEYE, the global leader in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite
operations for high-fidelity Earth observation, welcomed Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Minister of Digital Governance Dimitris Papastergiou to its premises, presenting its activities in Greece. It is a strategic investment poised to establish Greece as a key manufacturing hub for advanced satellite technology and significantly bolster its sovereign capabilities in Earth observation.
The launch of the SAR satellite production line in Greece by ICEYE celebrates an important milestone in the implementation of the “Axis 1.2” program, through which satellites commissioned by the Greek government have been manufactured. This project will promote innovation, research, and the development of space technology in Greece. Crucially, it will also enhance national security, improve natural disaster response, and strengthen maritime monitoring by utilizing ICEYE's persistent Earth observation capabilities.
In line with this progress, ICEYE Greece has finalized the production of the two satellites in Greece and is ready to proceed with further developing its business in Greece. ICEYE stands as the first participating company to have completed its satellite production ahead of schedule, with the launch planned in late 2025.
Beyond fulfilling Greece's domestic needs, the now fully operational Athens facility will directly support broader European space initiatives and ICEYE's global innovation efforts. This strategic investment not only underscores ICEYE's confidence in Greece's scientific potential, but also creates highly skilled jobs for local engineers and satellite system specialists.
ICEYE's CEO and Co-founder, Rafal Modrzewski, stated: “Demonstrating ICEYE’s capabilities and commitment to the initial timeline, we are proud to have presented our operations and satellite production line in Greece in the presence of Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Minister of Digital Governance Dimitris Papastergiou. This is a landmark project for us as we expand our global footprint and, at the same time, implement our strategic partnership with the Greek government. Our advanced SAR technology has proven to deliver excellent real-time Earth monitoring capabilities, while also strengthening defense and disaster preparedness for nations.”
From his side, Minister of Digital Governance Dimitris Papastergiou noted: “During our visit with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to the ICEYE facilities, we were delighted to see that the company did not simply come to Greece to open an office, but is manufacturing Greek microsatellites. Now, parts of global production are being manufactured in our country by a company that is a leader in the field of space technology. It is extremely important that, through the Greek Micro-Satellite Program, Greek scientists have returned and are working in the ecosystem. The General Secretariat for Telecommunications and Post and ELKED (Hellenic Space Center), with the contribution of ESA (European Space Agency), are creating the conditions for Greece to acquire its own power in space. And it is very important to see the solutions in various policy areas that can ‘come’ from space.”
The launch of ICEYE’s SAR satellite production line in Greece is an important step for the development of space technology in the country, as Greece becomes the second country in Europe where ICEYE manufactures satellites from scratch. The Greek production line will be able to develop satellites that will operate day and night, regardless of weather conditions, and will be able to provide high-precision satellite images in real time. Therefore, this is an important collaboration that promotes innovation and domestic research, while at the same time contributing to natural disaster management, security and defense.
Carried out under an ESA Contract in the frame of the Greek National Satellite Space Project.
Disclaimer:
The Project: Small-Satellites (Measure ID 16855) is implemented by the Hellenic Ministry of Digital Governance with the European Space Agency (ESA) Assistance in the Management and Implementation. The project is part of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan ‘Greece 2.0’, which is funded by the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), core programme of the European Union-NextGenerationEU.