| Ελληνικό Κέντρο Διαστήματος | |
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| Agency overview | |
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| Abbreviation | ΕΛΚΕΔ, HSC |
| Formed | 2003 |
| Type | Space agency |
| Headquarters | Athens, Greece |
Hellenic Space Center (Greek: Ελληνικό Κέντρο Διαστήματος, Elliniko Kentro Diastimatos; acronym: ΕΛΚΕΔ, ELKED) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the exploration and development of space. It is based in Athens, Greece, and is a member of the European Space Agency (ESA) and the European Strategy Forum on Research and Innovation (Eurospace).
Since its establishment in 2003, the committee has been responsible for Greece's involvement in many projects of interest to the European Space Agency, including the European Space Observation Systems.
References
- ^ "About the HSC – Hellenic Space Center". Hellenic Space Center's website. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
- "HSC Founding Law" (PDF). www.hsc.gov.gr (in Greek).
- "Greece becomes 16th ESA Member State". www.esa.int.