Hungarians in Space visitor center opens in Budapest

On Monday, A Hungarian will conduct research on the International Space Station, Péter Szijjártó, the foreign minister, said that the mission was a “truly great national goal”. Space visitor center opens in Budapest:

Inaugurating the “HUNIVERZUM – Hungarians in Space” visitor centre, he said all Hungarians could put their heart into supporting the mission, and many would have “tears in their eyes” to witness a Hungarian astronaut docking with the ISS and embarking on “vitally important work”.

With such an important national goal, Hungary “can think of itself as a truly strong, proud, successful and unified nation,” he added. Szijjártó noted the constant emergence of new and “decisive” industries, the space industry being one of the most cutting-edge and competitive. He added that countries that enter the fray “can gain an advantage … which is impossible to overestimate”.

Simply “getting involved” was not enough, he said. “Real resources are needed, so a few years ago the government set a goal for a Hungarian research astronaut to enter space once again after several decades,” he said, adding that the astronaut will conduct “important research” for two weeks on the ISS. The government adopted a space strategy four years ago and a ministerial commissioner was appointed to oversee the area, the minister noted, adding that this built on a tradition of decades, as many Hungarians were among the pioneers of the sector.

Also, Hungarian devices and developments have been deployed in space over the past decades, he said, referring to 140 Hungarian craft and modules reaching space during various space missions carried out by other nations. Szijjártó noted that 45 years have passed since Bertalan Farkas made his space flight as the first Hungarian astronaut, “a long interval before Hungary once again set itself such a goal”. He congratulated Tibor Kapu, the next Hungarian astronaut, and the reserve astronaut Gyula Cserényi, for completing the highly demanding training in recent years.

Szijjártó said that long-term success required research, industry, and people. “I believe this space flight … will highlight the importance of natural sciences and engineering, and we hope that as many people as possible will feel that they must follow in the footsteps of Tibor Kapu and Gyula Cserényi and strengthen Hungary in the most modern and innovative industries,” he said.

As we wrote earlier, a Hungarian astronaut will embark on a space mission in May

The Space Visitor Center – exhibition

Hungarians in Space is a fascinating interactive exhibition that will welcome visitors to the Millenáris G building in Budapest between May 13 and October 31, 2025. This experience center takes visitors on a journey into the world of space travel and space exploration, with a special focus on Hungarian contributions.

Main attractions and experiences:

• Tibor Kapu’s mission: Learn about Tibor Kapu, the second Hungarian research astronaut, from his selection to his return.
• Interactive experiences: Try out the space simulators, discover the challenges of space travel, and immerse yourself in the secrets of the universe.
• Exhibits: See 35 original astronaut artifacts, 25 special space models, and enjoy the 360° planetarium projection.
• Children’s Day: On May 25, visitors can enjoy family programs.

Get more information on the official site.

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