Τhe Director and President of the Board of Directors of the National Observatory of Athens (NOA), Dr. Spyros Basilakos, participated as a speaker in the 1st French-Greek Forum on Research and Innovation (FFHRI).
The discussion, held under the auspices of the GSRI (General Secretariat for Research and Innovation) and in the presence of the General Secretary for Research and Innovation, Mr. Dimitrios Terzis, highlighted the pivotal role of NOA in the development of research and innovation in Greece.

The President of NOA focused on the fields of Earth Observation, Space Situational Awareness (SSA), and Climate Resilience, emphasizing that NOA serves as “Europe’s eastern eye” in space. Furthermore, the discussion underscored the need to strengthen Franco-Greek cooperation by adopting successful paradigms of partnership between institutional research and industry.

Warm thanks to the moderator, Ms. Iliana Magra (“KATHIMERINI”), and to the distinguished panelists for an exceptionally fruitful discussion.

Through such synergies, new pathways are forged for joint initiatives that bring science closer to modern challenges.