A draft bill on the government’s space policy will be submitted to parliament in the coming days, Digital Policy, Media and Telecommunications Minister Nikos Pappas said on Thursday, speaking to an event held at the Commercial and Industrial Chamber of Athens.
“It is time to think about the country’s long-term course,” he said at the event was titled “Challenges and opportunities in the Space Sector: Education, Research, Technology, Applications”, adding that what is missing is coordination.
Pappas said the public consultation on the bill, which has been concluded, was widely accepted from a large section of the scientific and business world and has set the bar high. He said the ministry is open to suggestions and ideas in “achieving the pursued objectives”.
After the bill is approved, Greece will launch the satellite HELLAS SAT3, which will contribute considerably to the utilization of many applications in space science relating not only to defence and security but also to businesses and the daily lives of citizens.
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Source: ANA-MPA
