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Greece Celebrates Astronaut Selection, Boosts Space Innovation

3/16/2026

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Dr. Adrianos Golemis was selected for the European Space Agency's astronaut training program from more than 22,000 applicants, marking a milestone for Greece in spaceflight.
Dimitris Papastergiou, Digital governance minister, said selection inspires national youth and signals Greece's expanded role in human spaceflight.
Papastergiou also noted investments in microsatellites and Greece's small satellite fleet to improve weather forecasting, disaster management, and agricultural production, supporting economy and innovation through space applications.

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Dr. Adrianos Golemis was selected for the European Space Agency's astronaut training program from more than 22,000 applicants, marking a milestone for Greece in spaceflight.
Dimitris Papastergiou, Digital governance minister, said selection inspires national youth and signals Greece's expanded role in human spaceflight.
Papastergiou also noted investments in microsatellites and Greece's small satellite fleet to improve weather forecasting, disaster management, and agricultural production, supporting economy and innovation through space applications.