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A subsidiary in Greece was founded by the German group OHB, specializing in the manufacture of space technologies and industrial products
It is the company with which the Ministry of the signed a "Memorandum of Understanding" signed last December in the goal, among others, to implement a program of construction of 11 micro-networks, with a total budget of 23.9 million euros
Indeed, this memorandum was signed even before the creation of the Greek Space Agency (ELO), while the "microservice program" was one of the important reasons for the resignation of its first president, Dr. Stamatis Krimizis.
The academic Greek scholar e with a distinguished career as a professor-researcher and participant in the largest space programs in the United States.
Indeed, as Mr Krimizis said, the program of micro-surveys was published by the Minister of Digital Policy, Mr Nikos Pappas, before the creation of ELDO [19659003] "The whole process was initiated by the ministry and its employees, who have good relationships with micro businesses, without knowing how they reached 23.9 million euros, since they did not show us any specific plan.
"We asked for a presentation and it turned out that there was no basic study, with specs, infrastructure, results, products, schedules.This was only two pages of a press release sent to the NSRF, which had replied "Good idea bring us details". there were no details … ", complained Mr. Krimizis, adding:" The new president of ELDO (his successor) is at the same time CEO of Hellas-Sat / Arabsat, the n new CEO has a relationship with the microservices, and two other board members, are related to the same program. "
OHB Hellas
However, the German company OHB officially announced its operation in Greece subsidiary of OHB Hellas.
In its communication, it states, inter alia:
" The strategic decision of Our Secretariat is the culmination of the Memorandum of Cooperation signed in December 2017 by the Secretary General of Telecommunications and Posts Mr. Vbadilis Maglaras and the member of the Board of Directors of the German company OHB SE M Fritz Merkle signed by the Greek state
OHB Hellas starts operations, its headquarters in Maroussi and its staff with the first employees.
"For the opening of operations on the Greek market of OHB Hellas, Katerina Panopoulou, General Manager of the company, said: The establishment of OHB HELLAS will allow young Greek engineers to work in the industry space in Greece. OHB HELLAS intends to contribute to the return to our country of scientists and qualified engineers working abroad. The challenge for all of us is great. It is our responsibility that OHB Hellas become one of the specialized centers in Europe in the field of space technology. Our goal is OHB Hellas to become the next "success story", as a viable and growing business.
Lutz Bertling, member of the executive board of OHB SE, said: "With the opening of OHB Hellas, we are taking a reasonable step to further develop the activities of our group and strengthen our position as a business." one of the leading independent players in the European sector. Aeronautics and telematics. The mission of OHB Hellas is not only to support future major Greek programs as an integrated system, but also to be the center responsible for the OHB group. "
It should be noted that OHB, based in Bremen, Germany, is active in the manufacture of space technologies and industrial products, employing around 2,500 employees. "
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