MICE-1: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

MICE-1 is a Greek nanosatellite designed and developed by Prisma Electronics as part of the National Nanosatellite Program. It represents Greece’s first fully autonomous step toward leveraging space-based data.

A nanosatellite is a very small satellite, typically weighing between 1 and 20 kilograms.
Its purpose is to perform advanced missions involving signal reception and data exchange, enabled by modern technologies that integrate sensors, transmission systems, and computing modules into a compact structure.
The benefits include lower cost, greater flexibility, and faster development cycles.

MICE-1 belongs to this class: a small but highly advanced satellite designed for real operational applications related to maritime safety, reduced CO₂ footprint, and situational awareness after natural disasters.

MICE = Maritime Identification & Communications cubEsat.
The number “1” marks the first mission developed by Prisma Electronics.

It was created specifically for maritime applications and intelligent data management, enhancing the LAROS system, which is built on PrismaSense technology.

LAROS is a system used for continuous operational monitoring of a vessel’s sensors to ensure optimal performance.

Regarding MICE-1:

• Ships continuously transmit AIS (Automatic Identification System) signals that report their position, speed, destination, and other information.

• MICE-1 will receive these signals from space, even in remote areas where ground stations do not provide coverage.

• Using advanced algorithms, MICE-1 will generate reliable and synchronized datasets suitable for mathematical modeling and analytics.

• MICE-1 will also exchange IoT data packets with sensor systems and automation equipment operating on vessels, autonomous systems (infrastructure, remote/special regions, drones, etc.), starting with the Greek territory and remote areas worldwide.

• These data can then be used for maritime safety, monitoring trade routes, environmental assessment, risk detection, and other specialized missions.

In summary, LAROS—enhanced by MICE-1—gains a parallel IoT communication network and access to reliable data from current and future systems, delivering critical information for safety and environmental monitoring.

The launch is scheduled for November 28, 2025, at 20:10 (Greece time), aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket, mission TRANSPORTER-15.

MICE-1 marks the country’s entry into a new era of space applications.
It targets maritime safety and the protection of human life, creating a new communication network in space operated by a Greek company—extending Greece’s economic and spatial sovereignty into its overhead orbital environment.

It strengthens domestic expertise, enhances technological leadership in maritime systems, opens new research and development opportunities, and proves that Greece can develop globally competitive advanced technologies.

• AIS data for maritime tracking.

• LAROS IoT data.

MICE-1 uses artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms to process data in real time and produce accurate analyses.

The mission uses advanced encryption methods to ensure complete integrity and protection of the data throughout its journey—from space to Earth.

The design, development, and testing were carried out by Prisma Electronics in collaboration with Greece’s research ecosystem, universities, and specialized technology partners.

The Prisma Electronics team completed MICE-1 in thirty (30) months, applying cutting-edge technology and meeting high space engineering standards.

MICE-1 is only the beginning. With governmental support and collaboration with additional partners, the goal is to build a global network offering unique services.

This aligns with the objectives of the Hellenic Satellite Development Program: establishing a sustainable Greek presence in space and developing high-value applications for society, the economy, and national security.

In the team’s own words: “From Greece’s frontier region, from Evros to space: MICE-1 is not just a nanosatellite—it is the country’s first autonomous step into a future where innovation knows no limits.”

MICE-1 strengthens the LAROS system by enabling secure satellite transmission of critical data from ships and remote systems, even in areas without any ground coverage.

• Secure, reliable, and uninterrupted IoT data exchange

• Continuous global vessel monitoring and new specialized services

• Improved energy efficiency, environmental friendliness, and transparent operations

• Reduced fuel consumption

• Lower emissions

• Smart maintenance

• Safer voyages

MICE-1 functions as a satellite IoT hub, transmitting sensor data with specialized structure, formation, and latency characteristics, while ensuring low energy consumption, high security, and exceptional reliability.

The satellite is energy-autonomous, fully aligned with ITU standards, and is the first Greek-licensed satellite for IoT communications.

It produces zero emissions and contributes to reducing the environmental footprint of maritime operations.

It enables analysis of real operational data, helping companies maximize the use of their systems, prevent failures, adopt predictive maintenance practices, and reduce costs and environmental risks.