Alexandroupoli, November 28, 2025 – On Friday, November 28, at 8:44 p.m. Greek time, SpaceX’s Transporter-15 mission was successfully launched aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. As part of the mission, MICE-1 ( Maritime Identification and Communications System ), the first Greek IoT nanosatellite, designed and built by Prisma Electronics, was launched into orbit. This development represents a historic milestone for the Greek technological community, shipping and domestic space innovation.
MICE -1 is the first Greek nanosatellite specifically oriented towards shipping and IoT communications applications. It was developed entirely at Prisma Electronics ’ facilities in Alexandroupolis, with the aim of bringing Greek shipping – as well as critical operational structures in conditions of natural disasters – closer to the capabilities of space. Designed to support Internet of Things applications, it can collect data in real time and carry out secure, two-way communication, contributing to reducing the environmental footprint and promoting “green” technologies in shipping.
The development of the nanosatellite involved a specialized team of engineers from the company, in continuous collaboration with the European Space Agency. At the same time, the operation of the main Ground Station is supported in collaboration with the Democritus University of Thrace. For the needs of the mission, Prisma Electronics collaborated with leading international partners in the space sector, including SpaceX, Exolaunch, EnduroSat and IC-Space.
MICE -1 is a 3U CubeSat nanosatellite, equipped with an AIS receiver for recording, identifying and monitoring ship signals, as well as an IoT S-band communication system. Its goal is to directly interface with ships equipped with LAROS technology, Prisma Electronics’ innovative platform that supports the command monitoring and optimization of seagoing vessels. Through MICE-1 , LAROS leverages the capabilities of space, providing new tools for sustainable and efficient shipping. At the same time, the company will utilize the nanosatellite for the optimization and evaluation of Artificial Intelligence algorithms it has developed, aimed at assessing functional impairment, predicting behaviors and managing telemetry with high cybersecurity standards.
Prisma Electronics is already planning the next phase, with the prospect of developing an integrated IoT satellite network for applications in shipping, environmental monitoring and civil protection. The MICE-1 mission proves that Greece is no longer following international developments in the field of Space, but is actively contributing to their shaping.
The mission was carried out under the supervision of the European Space Agency (ESA) and is part of the national IOD/IOV CubeSat nanosatellite program of the Ministry of Digital Governance, within the framework of “Greece 2.0”. The program is funded by the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) of the European Union.
More information about MICE-1 can be found HERE
Launch video
