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Planetek Hellas, a member of the D-Orbit Group, is a leading Greek company active in Earth Observation, geospatial intelligence, and software development for both satellites in orbit and their ground systems.
Founded in Athens in 2006, the company combines deep expertise in satellite data exploitation, geoinformation systems, and participation in major ESA and European Commission programmes.
Today, Planetek Hellas stands as a strategic pillar of the Greek space industry, contributing to Europe’s and Greece’s efforts to build the next generation of integrated space infrastructures and achieve operational autonomy in space.
The company’s expertise covers a wide spectrum of activities, including:
Ground Segment systems & SW, including PDGS;
Space mission design & operations;
In-orbit autonomy & on-board processing SW;
Design & operation of Spatial Data Infrastructures (SDI);
Advanced Earth Observation services for environmental monitoring, civil protection, defence & security, including Copernicus-based applications;
AI-powered analytics & governmental services;
Planetek Hellas is a trusted partner of the European Space Agency and the European Commission, playing key roles in missions and programmes such as OptiSat, the Greek National EO Constellation (AXIS 2&3), the ERMES Mission Control Software, and European initiatives like Copernicus (Emergency, Security, Land, Marine), EDF, and IRIS².
As part of the D-Orbit Group, Planetek Hellas contributes to building the European New Space ecosystem, linking Greek engineering and software excellence with European industrial capacity for the design, production, and operation of advanced satellite systems.
The company operates its own Satellite Command and Control Centre (C2) in Kifisia, Athens – a modern infrastructure serving as a national hub for satellite mission operations that supports both civilian and defence applications.
Through continuous innovation, research, and talent development, Planetek Hellas has become one of the most dynamic players in Greece’s and Europe’s space ecosystem, committed to turning satellite technology into operational value for society, government, and strategic autonomy. Planetek Hellas provides solution oriented services in the field of Geomatics, involving the use of EO data and systems for environmental & critical infrastructure monitoring, urban planning, civil protection and security.