Hungary aims to put astronaut on ISS by 2024

History

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó announced Hungaryʼs plans to send an astronaut to the International Space Station (ISS) at a European Space Agency (ESA) conference in Seville, state news wire MTI reports.

Szijjártó said a Hungarian could be put aboard the ISS as soon as 2024 with the cooperation of Russiaʼs Roscosmos.

"The space industry will be one of the most important branches of industry in the future. For Hungary, this is a new opportunity for development and advancement," he added.

He noted that Hungary is launching its second and third satellites from New Zealand during the week. They will gauge levels of artificial electromagnetic smog in the upper atmosphere, he added.

The minister said Hungary aims to put its own satellite in orbit around the earth in 2024.

Hungary Account Deficit at EUR 561 mln in Q4 Debt

Hungary Account Deficit at EUR 561 mln in Q4

Moldovan Pensions to be Increased as of April 1 World

Moldovan Pensions to be Increased as of April 1

Schoenherr Names Miklós Klenanc as Head of Local M&A Practic... Appointments

Schoenherr Names Miklós Klenanc as Head of Local M&A Practic...

Hungarian Wine Marketing Agency to Host Summit Drinks

Hungarian Wine Marketing Agency to Host Summit

SUPPORT THE BUDAPEST BUSINESS JOURNAL

Producing journalism that is worthy of the name is a costly business. For 27 years, the publishers, editors and reporters of the Budapest Business Journal have striven to bring you business news that works, information that you can trust, that is factual, accurate and presented without fear or favor.
Newspaper organizations across the globe have struggled to find a business model that allows them to continue to excel, without compromising their ability to perform. Most recently, some have experimented with the idea of involving their most important stakeholders, their readers.
We would like to offer that same opportunity to our readers. We would like to invite you to help us deliver the quality business journalism you require. Hit our Support the BBJ button and you can choose the how much and how often you send us your contributions.