Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis shared a lighthearted yet historic video on social media featuring Adrian Golem, Greece’s first astronaut, who is set to fly into orbit as part of the national initiative Greece in Orbit – Greece in Space: The Next Day.
A Historic Step for Greece
In the video, Mitsotakis highlighted the significance of the milestone: “To infinity—and beyond. Greece is entering orbit. For the first time in our history, Greece is taking its next great leap—not on Earth, but in space. Until now, Greece has sent satellites into orbit. Today, we are preparing to send a Greek citizen.”
Adrian Golem: A Doctor Heading to Space
Adrian Golem, a physician specializing in space missions, will become the first Greek to travel to space. His upcoming mission marks a major advancement for Greece’s space ambitions and reflects broader national investment in science, technology, and innovation.
Humor Meets Vision
The video includes playful references to pop culture—most notably clips of Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story—underscoring both the ambition and optimism behind the project. In a tongue-in-cheek moment, Mitsotakis smiles and tells Golem, “I haven’t been to space yet—and there are no immediate plans.”
In the caption accompanying the post, the prime minister wrote: “Adrian will be in space over the next two years. This is an investment our country is making—one with both symbolic and substantive value.”