The Department of Aerospace Science and Technology of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) is a specialised academic and research department dedicated to aerospace engineering, space science and advanced space technologies. Its activities combine education with research in areas such as spacecraft systems, satellite technologies, propulsion, aerodynamics, remote sensing, space physics, embedded systems and mission design, supported by dedicated laboratories and clean-room infrastructure. The Department is also involved in practical space projects, including CubeSat and demonstration missions such as ERMIS, and maintains collaborations with organisations including the Hellenic Space Center, the National Observatory of Athens and the Hellenic Aerospace Industry, contributing directly to the development of Greece’s research, engineering and human-capital capabilities in the space sector.
