Only the candidates’ actual abilities, knowledge, and achievements matter.
– said the ministerial commissioner responsible for space research.
The most important objectives of the Hungarian Astronautical Society are to disseminate knowledge about space travel and space research, to develop a uniform Hungarian technical language in astronautics, and to engage with young people. They intend to reinforce the principle that space science is not just about space travel, but is also present in everyday life: from disaster prediction, crop estimation, and satellite positioning to medicine and law. This idea was echoed in the welcoming speech by Prof. Dr. Péter Szűcs, Vice-Rector of the University of Miskolc, in which he spoke about space mining, the possibilities for expanding natural resources, and research and scientific activities related to space materials science in connection with the university’s courses. The University of Miskolc can connect to the space industry through its modern laboratories and well-trained scientific staff, conducting research in specialized fields and providing technical and natural science training.
